Candidates from the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) filed their nominations for the Soreng Chakung and Namchi Singhithang assembly constituencies on Thursday.
On Monday, when ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha party declared their candidates for 32 assembly constituencies, the selection of Krishna Kumari Rai from Namchi Singhithang, drew attention. Rai, a first timer in electoral politics, and is the wife of Chief Minister Prem Singh Golay.