Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: BJP retains power in Arunachal, SKM scores massive win in Sikkim

BJP: 46
NPP: 5
NCP: 3
PPA: 2
Congress: 1
Independent: 3

SKM candidate Sonam Tsh Venchungpa won the Martam-Rumtek constituency by defeating SDF candidate Mechung Bhutia by 2,762 votes.

SKM candidate Rikshal Dorjee Bhutia won the Barfung constituency by defeating SDF candidate Bhaichung Bhutia by 4,346 votes.

SKM candidate Lok Nath Sharma won the Gyalshing-Barnyak constituency by defeating Independent candidate Khusandra Prasad Sharma by 963 votes.

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Election Leads/Results 2024 (Till 2:20 pm):

BJP: 44 (win), 2 (lead)
NPEP: 5 (win)
PPA: 2 (win)
NCP: 2 (won), 1 (lead)
INC: 1 (lead)
Independent: 3 (win)

SKM candidate Samdup Tshering Bhutia won the Tumen-Lingi constituency by defeating SDF's Norzong Lepcha by 4,088 votes.

SKM candidate Sudesh Kumar Subba won the Maneybong-Dentam constituency by defeating SDF's Tika Ram Chettri by 6,039 votes.

SKM candidate PS Tamang won the Soreng-Chakung constituency by defeating SDF's A D Subba by 7,396 votes.

SKM candidate Erung Tenzing Lepcha won the Rinchenpong constituency by defeating SDF's Norden Bhutia by 6,400 votes.

SKM candidate Mingma Norbu Sherpa won the Daramdin constituency by defeating SDF's Pem Norbu Sherpa by 5,975 votes.

SKM candidate Raj Kumari Thapa won the Rangang-Yangang constituency by defeating SDF's Mani Kumar Subba by 1,201 votes.

SKM candidate Sonam Lama won the Sangha constituency by defeating BJP's Tseten Tashi Bhutia by 865 votes.

SKM candidate Nar Bahadur Dahal won the Khamdong-Singtam constituency by defeating SDF's Mani Kumar Sharma by 1,739 votes.

SKM candidate Arun Kumar Upreti won the Arithang constituency by defeating SDF's Ashis Rai by 2,729 votes.

BJP wins 43 seats, leads on 3.

SKM candidate Krishna Kumari Rai won the Namchi-Singhithang constituency by defeating SDF's Bimal Rai by 5,302 votes.

SKM candidate Raju Basnet won the Namcheybung constituency by defeating SDF's Pawan Kumar Chamling by 2,256 votes.

Congress candidate Kumar Waii is leading in Arunachal Pradesh's Bameng constituency.

BJP wins Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Elections as it gets the majority mark of 31 out of 60 Assembly seats and is leading on 11 seats. Counting is still underway.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) led by CM Prem Singh Tamang, retains power in the Sikkim Assembly Elections as it crosses the majority mark of 17 out of 32 Assembly seats. SKM won 19 seats and is leading on 12 seats. The counting of votes is underway.

SKM candidate Madan Cintury won the Salghari-Zoom constituency by defeating SDF's Janga Bir Darnal by 2,712 votes.

SKM candidate Erung Tenzing Lepch won the Rinchenpong constituency by defeating SDF's Norden Bhutia by 6,400 votes.

PPA's Nabam Vivek wins from Doimukh seat by defeating BJP's Tana Hali Tara by 2.530 votes.

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Election Result 2024: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wins Borduria-Bogapani, Changlang North, Changlang South, Chayangtajo, Dambuk, Dumporijo, Khonsa West, Lumla, Namsang, Palin, Raga, Seppa East and Tezu constituencies.

Sikkim Assembly Election Leads/Results 2024 (Till 12:20 am): 

• SKM: 16  (win), 15 (lead)
• SDF: 1 (win), 0 (lead)

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Election Leads/Results 2024 (Till 12:18 am): 

• BJP: 27 (win), 19 (lead)
• NPP: 2 (win), 3 (lead)
• PPA: 1 (win), 1 (lead)
• NCP: 3 (lead)
• Independent: 1 (win), 1 (lead)

BJP's Chakat Aboh wins from Khonsa (West) seat by defeating Congress' Yang Sen Matey by 804 votes.

SKM candidate Nar Bahadur Pradhan won the Melli constituency by defeating CAPS's Ganesh Kumar Rai by 4,283 votes.

SKM candidate Kala Rai won the Upper Burtuk constituency by defeating BJP's Dilli Ram Thapa by 2,568 votes.

SDF candidate Tenzing Norbu Lamt won the Shyari constituency by defeating SKM's  Lachungpa Kunga Nima Lepcha by 1,314 votes.

SKM candidate Samdup Lepcha won the Lachen Mangan constituency by defeating SDF'sHishey Lachungpa by 851 votes.

Pawan Kumar Chamling, SDF leader and India's longest-serving CM, was defeated by SKM's Bhoj Raj Rai in Poklok-Kamrang with a margin of 3,063 votes.

SKM candidate G T Dhungel won the Upper Tadong constituency by defeating SDF's Chandra Bahadur Chettri by 4,089 votes.

NPP's Pesi Jilen wins from Liromoba seat by defeating BJP's Nyamar Karbak by 1,698 votes.

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Election Leads/Results 2024 (Till 11:05 am): 

• BJP: Won 23, Leading 23
• NPEP: Won 1, Leading 4
• NCP: Leading 3
• PPA: Leading 2
• IND: Won 1, Leading 1

BJP's Mohesh Chai defeats NPP's Karikho Kri from Tezu seat by 2,805 votes.

BJP's Puinnyo Apum wins from Dambuk constituency by defeating AAP's Raju Tayeng by 222 votes.

Sikkim Assembly Election Leads/Results 2024 (Till 11:40 am): 

• SKM: Won 11, leading 20
• SDF: 1 leading 

BJP's Ealing Tallang wins from Seppa (East) seat by defeating Congress' Tame Gyadi by 5,600 votes.

SKM candidate Lall Bahadur Das won the West Pendam constituency by defeating SDF'sAnup Thatal by 1,952 votes.

SKM candidate Lall Bahadur Das won the West Pendam constituency by defeating SDF's Anup Thatal by 1,952 votes.

SKM candidate Bedu Singh Panth won the Temi-Namphing constituency by defeating SDF's Garjaman Gurung by 3,558 votes.

SKM candidate Bhim Hang Limboo won the Yangthang constituency by defeating SDF's Kesham Limboo by 2,556 votes.

SKM candidate Thenlay Tshering Bhutia won the Kabi Lungchuk constituency by defeating SDF's Gnawo Chopel Lepcha by 1,693 votes.

SKM candidate Delay Namgyal Barfungpa won the Gangtok constituency by defeating SDF's Pintso Chopel Lepcha by 2,692 votes.

BJP's Tsering Lhamu won from Lumla constituency by defeating Congress' Jampa Thirnly Kunkhap by 1,531 votes

SKM candidate Pamin Lepcha won the Gnathang-Machong constituency by defeating SDF's Tshering Wangdi Lepcha by 3,807 votes.

BJP's Wanglin Lowangdong wins from Borduria-Bogapani by defeating NCP's Jowang Hosai by 1,452 votes.

BJP's Chakat Aboh wins from Khonsa (West) by defeating NCP's Yang Sen Matey by 804 votes.

BJP's Wangki Lowang wins from Namsang seat by defeating NCP's Ngonglin Boi.

BJP's Tesam Pongte wins from Changlang(North) by defeating NPP's Dihom Kitnya by 2,002 votes.

Celebration begins at the BJP office in Itanagar as the party is set to return to power in Arunachal Pradesh.

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Election Leads/Results 2024 (Till 11:05 am): 

• BJP: Won 15, Leading 31 
• NPEP: Leading 6
• NCP: Leading 3
• PPA: Leading 2
• IND: Won 1

Sikkim Assembly Election Leads/Results 2024 (Till 11:03 am): 

• SKM: Won 4, leading 27
• SDF: 1 leading 

SKM candidate Tshering Thendup Bhutia wins the Yuksom Tashiding constituency by defeating SDF's Meewang Gyatso Bhutia by 4,812 votes.

SKM candidate Sanjeet Kharel wins the Namthang-Rateypani constituency by defeating SDF's   Suman Pradhan by 5,605 votes.

SKM candidate Puran Kumar Gurung wins the Chujachen constituency by defeating SDF's  Mani Kumar Gurung by 3,334 votes.

Sikkim: SKM supporters celebrate outside the counting centre in Gangtok as the party is leading in 30 of the 32 assembly seats.

 Sikkim: Pintso Namgyal Lepcha from the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) wins from the Djongu Assembly constituency  He said, "I thank all the voters who supported me and made me win with a huge margin. I also thank my party president who gave me the ticket..."

BJP candidate Hamjong Tangha wins Changlang (South) constituency by defeating National People's Party's Timpu Ngemu by 1,482 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Pintso Namgyal Lepcha wins the Djongu constituency by defeating Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) candidate Sonam Gyatso Lepcha with a margin of 5,007 votes.

Independent candidate Wanglam Sawin wins the Khonsa East constituency by defeating Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Kamrang Tesia with a margin of 2,216 votes.

Independent candidates are leading in the Khonsa East and Thrizino-Buragaon constituencies.

People's Party of Arunachal (PPA) candidates are leading in Mebo, Tuting-Yingkiong and Doimukh constituencies.

National People's Party (NPP) candidates are leading in Tawang, Pasighat East, Liromoba, Longding-Pumao, Mariyang and Daporijo constituencies.

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) candidates are leading in Bordumsa-Diyun, Lekang, Namsang and Yachuli constituencies.

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Election Result 2024: BJP candidates are leading in Along East, Along West, Anini, Basar, Borduria-Bogapani, Changlang North, Changlang South, Chayangtajo, Dambuk, Dirang, Dumporijo, Kalaktang, Kanubari, Khonsa West, Koloriang, Likabali, Lumla, Mechuka, Miao, Nacho, Nampong, Namsai, Nari Koyu, Nyapin, Pakke-Kessang, Palin, Pangin, Pasighat West, Pongchau-Wakka, Raga, Rumgong, Seppa East and Tezu constituencies.

Arunachal Pradesh VOTE SHARE (Till 9:50 am):

• BJP: 55.26%
• NPP: 15.90%
• NCP: 9.89%
• PPA: 7.18%
• Congress: 5.66%

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Tshering Thendup Bhutia leads in Yuksom Tashiding by 4,812 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Bhim Hang Limboo leads in Yangthang by 2,556 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Lall Bahadur Das leads in West Pendam by 1,952 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate GT Dhungel leads in Upper Tadong by 3,886 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Kala Rai leads in the Upper Burtuk constituency by 2,312 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Samdup Tshering Bhutia leads in Tumen-Lingi by 2,690 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Bedu Singh Panth leads in Temi–Namphing by 2,389 votes.

Sikkim Assembly Result (Time: 9: 45)

• SKM: 29
• SDF: 1

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Result (Time: 9: 45)

• BJP: 33
• NPEP: 6
• NCP: 4
• PPA: 3
• IND: 2

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) leader and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang 'Golay' leads in Soreng-Chakung by 2,052 votes.

Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) candidate Tenzing Norbu Lamtha leads in Shyari by 1,314 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Madan Cintury leads in Salghari-Zoom by 2,712 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Erung Tenzing Lepcha leads in Rinchenpong by 5,960 votes.

Sikkim Assembly Election Result 2024: Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Bhoj Raj Rai leads in Poklok-Kamrang by 2,056 votes. Pawan Kumar Chamling, SDF leader and India's longest-serving CM, is trailing behind.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Sanjeet Kharel leads in Namthang-Rateypani by 5,187 votes.

Sikkim Assembly Election Result 2024: Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) leader and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang 'Golay' leads in Rhenock by 6,443 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Krishna Kumari Rai leads in Namchi-Singhithang by 2,346 votes.

Sikkim Assembly Election Result 2024: Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Raju Basnet leads in Namcheybung by 966 votes. Pawan Kumar Chamling, SDF leader and India's longest-serving CM, is trailing behind.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Nar Bahadur Pradhan leads in Melli by 3,696 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Sonam Venchungpa leads in Martam-Rumtek by 1,820 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Sudesh Kumar Subba leads in Maneybong-Dentam by 6,039 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Samdup Lepcha leads in Lachen Mangan by 756 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Nar Bahadur Dahal leads in the Khamdong-Singtam constituency by 925 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Thenlay Tshering Bhutia leads in the Kabi Lungchuk constituency by 978 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Lok Nath Sharma leads in the Gyalshing-Barnyak constituency by 963 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Pamin Lepcha leads in the Gnathang-Machong constituency by 3,251 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Delay Namgyal Barfungpa leads in the Gangtok constituency by 2,692 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Pintso Namgyal Lepcha leads in the Djongu constituency by 3,396 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Mingma Norbu Sherpa leads in the Daramdin constituency by 5,975 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Puran Kumar Gurung leads in the Chujachen constituency by 2,862 votes.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Rikshal Dorjee Bhutia leads in the Barfung constituency by 2,872 votes. SDF's Bhaichung Bhutia is trailing.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Arun Kumar Upreti leads in the Arithang constituency by 2,729 votes.

Arunachal Pradesh VOTE SHARE (Till 8:50 am):

BJP: 54.47%
NPP: 18.77%
NCP: 8.56%
PPA: 7.26%
Congress: 5.05%

Sikkim VOTE SHARE (Till 8:50 am): 

SKM: 57.78%
SDF: 27.34%
BJP: 4.84%
Congress: 0.37%

Sikkim Chief Minister and SKM candidate Prem Singh Tamang has a lead of approximately 2,000 votes over SDF candidate Som Nath Poudyal in the Rhenock assembly constituency. 

Sikkim Assembly Election Leads/Results 2024 (Till 8:50 am): 

SKM: 29
SDF: 01

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Election Leads/Results 2024 (Till 8:50 am): 

BJP: 35 (including 10 won unopposed)
NPEP: 09
PPA: 03
NCP: 02
Independent: 02
Congress: 01

BJP and Congress, both national parties, have not opened their account in Sikkim until now.

The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) has crossed the majority mark in Sikkim, while the BJP has taken a massive lead in Arunachal Pradesh.

Congress candidate Toko Tatung is leading in the Yachuli constituency and Nikh Kamin is leading in the Bordumsa-Diyun seat.

Prem Singh Tamang, CM and SKM leader, also leads in the Rhenock constituency by 3,232 votes after the second round.

Sikkim Assembly Election Result 2024: Prem Singh Tamang, CM and SKM leader, leads in the Soreng-Chakung constituency by 2,052 votes after the first round.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate GT Dhungel leads in the Upper Tadong constituency by 1,276 votes after the first round.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Kala Rai leads in the Upper Burtuk constituency by 536 votes after the first round.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is leading in Arithang, Kabi Lungchuk, Maneybong–Dentam, Martam-Rumtek, Gangtok, Chujachen, Djongu, Gnathang-Machong, Gyalshing-Barnyak, Yangthang, Daramdin, Rhenock, Namcheybung, Tumen–Lingi, Salghari-Zoom, Upper Tadong, West Pendam and Yuksom Tashiding constituencies in Sikkim in early trends.

Bhaichung Bhutia, SDF candidate and former Indian football captain, trails in Barfung by 1,960 votes.

Sikkim Assembly Election Leads/Results 2024 (Till 8:17 am)

SKM: 27

SDF: 1

BJP: 26 (including 10 won unopposed) 
NPP: 04
NCP: 02
PPA: 02
INC: 01
Independent: 01

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Madan Cintury leads in the Salghari-Zoom constituency by 723 votes after the first round.

Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) candidate Tenzing Norbu Lamtha leads in the Shyari constituency by 756 votes after the first round.

Sikkim Assembly Election Result: Pawan Kumar Chamling, India's longest-serving CM, and SDF leader trails in the Namcheybung constituency by 546 votes after the first round.

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Election Result 2024: BJP candidate Mopi Mihu leads in the Anini constituency by 549 votes after the first round.

BJP: 24 (including 10 won unopposed) 
NPP: 04

NCP: 02
PPA: 02

INC: 01
Independent: 01

Sikkim Assembly Election Result 2024: Prem Singh Tamang's SKM crosses halfway mark, leading on 22 seats in early trends.

The BJP is leading in 11 seats, the National People's Party is leading in 2 and the People's Party of Arunachal in 1.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Tesam Pongte leads in the Changlang North constituency by 478 votes after the first round in Arunachal Pradesh.

BJP candidate Hamjong Tangha leads in the Changlang South constituency by 295 votes after the first round in Arunachal Pradesh.

BJP candidate Kento Jini leads in Along East constituency by 1,145 votes after the first round in Arunachal Pradesh.

SKM leading on 19 seats in Sikkim.

BJP takes lead on 7 seats, NPEP on 2, PPA on 1 in Arunachal in early trends in Arunachal Pradesh

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha's (SKM) leading on 15 seats in Sikkim while the SDF is leading on 1 seat.

BJP takes lead on 6 seats in Arunachal Pradesh while NPEP leading on 1 and IND on 1.

The BJP is leading on 3 seats while the NPEP is leading on 2 seats in early trends.

SKM leading in 13 constituencies in Sikkim in early trends as voting progresses. 

BJP and National People's Party (NPEP) leading on 1 seat each in Arunachal Pradesh.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Pamin Lepcha leads in the Gnathang-Machong constituency by 848 votes after the first round.

SKM candidate Lok Nath Sharma leads in the Gyalshing-Barnyak constituency by 394 votes after the first round.

SKM candidate PS Tamang leads in the Rhenock constituency by 1,423 votes after the first round.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is leading in Chujachen, Djongu, Gnathang-Machong, Gyalshing-Barnyak, Yangthang, Daramdin and Rhenock constituencies in Sikkim in early trends.

Ruling SKM leads in 7 seats in Sikkim as counting underway.

 BJP candidate Hage Appa won the Ziro-Hapoli constituency in Arunachal Pradesh uncontested.

BJP candidate Nyato Dukam won the Taliha constituency in Arunachal Pradesh uncontested.

BJP candidate Jikke Tako won the Tali constituency in Arunachal Pradesh uncontested.

BJP candidate Ratu Techi won the Sagalee constituency in Arunachal Pradesh uncontested.

BJP candidate Mutchu Mithi won the Roing constituency in Arunachal Pradesh uncontested.

 BJP candidate Techi Kaso won the Itanagar constituency in Arunachal Pradesh uncontested.

BJP candidate Dasanglu Pul won the Hayuliang constituency in Arunachal Pradesh uncontested.

BJP leader Dongru Siongju won the Bomdila constituency in Arunachal Pradesh uncontested.

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (SKM), former Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling (SDF), Bhaichung Bhutia (SDF), Sonam Lama (SKM), Sonam Gyatso Lepcha (SDF), Hishey Lachungpa (SDF), Dilli Ram Thapa (BJP), Narendra Kumar Subba (BJP), Lall Bahadur Das (SKM), Sanjeet Kharel (SKM), Lok Nath Sharma (SKM) and Arun Kumar Upreti (SKM) are some of the key candidates in Sikkim.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu (BJP: Already won), Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein (BJP: Already won), Biyuram Wahge (BJP), Ninong Ering (BJP), Karikho Kri (NPP), Pani Taram (BJP), Kumar Wali (Congress), Kamlung Mosang (BJP), Wangki Lowang (BJP), Honchun Ngandam (BJP), Pasang Dorjee Sona (BJP), Jampa Thirnly Kunkhap (Congress) and Nabam Tado (Congress) are some of the key candidates in Arunachal Pradesh. 

Soreng-Chakung, Poklok-Kamrang, Barfung, Rhenock, Namchaybong, Gangtok, Upper Burtuk, Rinchenpong and Yangthang are some of the key Assembly constituencies in Sikkim.

Mukto, Pasighat West, Chowkham, Tawang, Nacho, Pangin, Roing and Changlang North are some of the key Assembly constituencies in Arunachal Pradesh.

In the 2019 Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Election, the BJP won 41 seats and Pema Khandu became the Chief Minister again. The Congress won only 4 seats while the Janata Dal United (JDU) and the NPP won 7 and 5 seats respectively. In the 2014 Arunachal Pradesh Election, the Congress won 42 seats while the BJP managed to win only 11 seats. The People's Party of Arunachal (PPA) won 5 seats. 

In the 2019 Sikkim Assembly Election, the SKM won a majority with 17 seats and Prem Singh Tamang became the Chief Minister. The incumbent SDF was reduced to 15 seats in the state. In the 2014 Sikkim Assembly Election, the SDF won 22 seats and Pawan Kumar Chamling became the CM for the fifth time in a row.

Every party or any coalition must reach the majority mark in the Legislative Assembly to form the government in the state. The majority mark in each state Assembly depends upon the total number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of a particular state. The majority mark in any state is half of the number of total Assembly seats plus one more seat. The majority mark in Arunachal Pradesh is 31 with 60 Assembly seats and 17 in Sikkim with 32 Assembly seats. READ

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Chowna Mein won the Chowkham constituency uncontested.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP leader Pema Khandu won the Mukto constituency uncontested.

The key contest in Sikkim is likely to be between the ruling Prem Singh Tamang-led Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) and Pawan Kumar Chamling's Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF). Additionally, both the BJP and Congress have also fielded candidates.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) already won 10 seats including Bomdila, Chowkham, Hayuliang, Itanagar, Mukto, Roing, Sagalee, Tali, Taliha and Ziro-Hapoli in Arunachal Pradesh Assembly without any contest or unopposed.

The counting of votes for 32 assembly seats in Sikkim began on Sunday with a massive security cover in place.

The counting of votes for 50 assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh began on Sunday with a massive security cover in place. The counting commenced in 24 district headquarters at 6 am amid heavy rain across the state and the final results are expected to be out by noon, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pawan Kumar Sain said.