Election Results 2024 Highlights: BJP Retains Arunachal Pradesh, SKM Sweeps Sikkim

Election Results 2024: Voting in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim was held on April 19

Assembly Election Results 2024 Live Updates: The BJP on Sunday returned to power in Arunachal Pradesh, while the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) secured a second term in Sikkim.

Voting was held for 60 assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh and 32 assembly seats in Sikkim on April 19.

According to the Election Commission, the BJP returned to power in Arunachal Pradesh for the third time in a row after winning 46 seats. Results were declared on Sunday for 50 of the 60 assembly seats as the ruling party had already won ten seats unopposed. Chief Minister Pema Khandu was one of the ten party candidates who won unopposed earlier.

The National People's Party (NPP) won five seats, while the People's Party of Arunachal got two seats and the NCP secured three. The Congress could manage only one seat, and Independent candidates emerged victorious in three constituencies.

In Sikkim, the SKM led by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang won 31 seats, while the SDF won one seat.

Here are highlights of Assembly Election Results 2024:

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Jun 02, 2024 19:08 (IST) "Now We Have Next 5 Years To...": Sikkim Chief Minister After Landslide Victory

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Sunday credited hard worl of SKM workers and peopl's trust in his government for party's landark victory.

"It is because of the love and trust of the people which we have managed to secure in the past five years in government. Besides, party cadres worked very hard. Now we have the next five years to give our 100 per cent for the people of Sikkim," he said at a gathering in Gangtok's Paljor Stadium.

"Dear and Respected People of Sikkim, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the esteemed people of Sikkim for giving a historic victory to the SKM," he said in a Facebook post.

Jun 02, 2024 17:59 (IST) Ajit Pawar-Led NCP Has Won 3 Assembly Seats In Arunachal

The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) announced that it has won three Assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh. Among the newly elected MLAs from NCP are Nikhil Kamin, Likha Soni and Toku Tatum.

According to Praful Patel, NCP Working President, this is a significant step towards achieving a National Party status. "With previous victories in Maharashtra, Nagaland, and now Arunachal Pradesh, we are just one state away from achieving our goal," he said. A momentous victory for the NCP!

We are thrilled to announce that the Nationalist Congress Party has won 3 Vidhan Sabha seats and secured more than 10% of the vote share in Arunachal Pradesh. This incredible success marks a significant step on our journey to regaining National... pic.twitter.com/nrlnCJnWEr - Praful Patel (@praful_patel) June 2, 2024

Jun 02, 2024 17:52 (IST) "Arunachal Pradesh Precursor To What Is To Come On June 4": Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that BJP's sweeping victory in Arunachal Pradesh Assembly polls is indicative of the Lok Sabha poll results. He said the Arunachal Pradesh results were reflective of people's faith in the party's "politics of good governance and development".

Himanta Sarma is also the convenor of the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), the regional arm of the NDA. The landslide victory in Arunachal Pradesh is precursor to what is to come on the 4th of June.

These results indicate the tremendous faith people of the State have in the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji and the politics of good governance and... - Himanta Biswa Sarma (Modi Ka Parivar) (@himantabiswa) June 2, 2024

Jun 02, 2024 17:45 (IST) Prem Singh Tamang, Sikkim Assembly Election Results: How SKM Boss Cemented His Place As Sikkim Chief Minister

Much waters have flown down Teesta and Rangeet rivers since Prem Singh Tamang rebelled against the then Sikkim chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling and subsequently formed his own party, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha, in 2013. Much waters have flown down Teesta and Rangeet rivers since Prem Singh Tamang rebelled against the then Sikkim chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling and subsequently formed his own party, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha, in 2013.

Jun 02, 2024 17:45 (IST) Why BJP Keeps Winning In Northeast? Kiren Rijiju Explains To NDTV

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju in an exclusive interview to NDTV explained why the BJP keeps winning elections and performing well in the northeast region.

Mr Rijiju, the Earth Sciences Minister, is an MP from Arunachal Pradesh. The Lok Sabha and the assembly elections were held simultaneously in the mountainous border state. The BJP has reclaimed power in the Arunachal assembly for the third consecutive term today, securing a majority with 46 seats in the 60-member assembly.

"Some seats the BJP lost are with a thin margin, but 46 seats mean a huge victory for the Arunachal people. The region has seen real development. There has been real transformation across the state," Mr Rijiju told NDTV. He contested from Arunachal West. The other Lok Sabha seat is Arunachal East. Read more.

Jun 02, 2024 17:43 (IST) Pema Khandu: The Man Behind BJP's Rise In Arunachal Pradesh

Pema Khandu, a sports enthusiast and music aficionado, has emerged as a tall leader in Arunachal Pradesh over the years, especially after a constitutional crisis in 2016 that led to the imposition of president's rule. Pema Khandu, a sports enthusiast and music aficionado, has emerged as a tall leader in Arunachal Pradesh over the years, especially after a constitutional crisis in 2016 that led to the imposition of president's rule.

Jun 02, 2024 17:11 (IST) Minister Kiren Rijiju On Why "BJP Is Winning Election After Election In Northeast"

"When the trend of the entire country is in one directions it is not about exit polls or opinion polls. PM Modi is going to become PM for the third time with record margin. He will be the only democratically elected leader in the world to command such a pan-India mandate," Union Minister Kiren Rijiju told NDTV. He further added that the BJP will cross even the figure given by exit polls and the opposition is discrediting exit polls only to create confusion. "When the trend of the entire country is in one directions it is not about exit polls or opinion polls. PM Modi is going to become PM for the third time with record margin. He will be the only democratically elected leader in the world to command such a pan-India mandate," Union Minister Kiren Rijiju told NDTV. He further added that the BJP will cross even the figure given by exit polls and the opposition is discrediting exit polls only to create confusion.

Jun 02, 2024 16:37 (IST) Assembly Election Results: "Historic Day For Arunachal Pradesh", Says Pema Khandu

After the BJP swept the assembly elections, Chief Minister Pema Khandu called it a "historic day for Arunachal Pradesh".

"The party set a new record in these Assembly elections... In 2019, we won 41 seats and in 2024 we have won 46 seats," he told the news agency ANI. #WATCH | Itanagar: After BJP sweeps Arunachal Assembly elections, state's CM Pema Khandu says, "This is a historic day for Arunachal Pradesh, especially for the BJP. The party set a new record in these Assembly elections...There is pro-incumbency in BJP. In 2019, we won 41 seats... pic.twitter.com/qLPmyPk29t - ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2024 After the BJP swept the assembly elections, Chief Minister Pema Khandu called it a "historic day for Arunachal Pradesh".

Jun 02, 2024 16:31 (IST) Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Election Results 2024: BJP Scores Comprehensive Win, Wins 46 Seats

The BJP reclaimed power in Arunachal Pradesh for the third consecutive term today, securing a majority with 46 seats in the 60-member assembly. The BJP reclaimed power in Arunachal Pradesh for the third consecutive term today, securing a majority with 46 seats in the 60-member assembly.

Jun 02, 2024 16:01 (IST) Sikkim Assembly Election Results: PM Modi Congratulates Prem Singh Tamang, SKM

PM Narendra Modi has congratulated SKM and its chief Prem Singh Tamang for winning the Sikkim assembly elections.

"I look forward to working with the State Government to further the progress of Sikkim in the coming times," he posted on X.

He also thanked those who voted for the BJP in the Sikkim assembly elections.

"I also appreciate the efforts put in by our Karyakartas. Our Party will always be at the forefront of working towards Sikkim's development and fulfilling people's aspirations," PM Modi said.

Jun 02, 2024 15:55 (IST) Sikkim Assembly Election Results: 5-Time Chief Minister Pawan Chamling Loses

Five-time former Sikkim chief minister and SDF supremo Pawan Kumar Chamling has lost from both Poklok Kamrang and Namcheybung Assembly seats.

Mr Chamling, an eight-time MLA, lost to Sikkim Krantikari Morcha's Bhoj Raj Rai by 3,063 votes in the Poklok Kamrang seat in his native Namchi district.

Mr Rai polled 8,037 votes while Mr Chamling received 4,974.

He also lost to SKM's Raju Basnet by 2,256 votes from the Namcheybung assembly constituency. While Mr Basnet bagged 7,195 votes, Mr Chamling got 4,939.

Mr Chamling was the chief minister of Sikkim for 25 years from 1994 to 2019.

Jun 02, 2024 15:50 (IST) Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Election Results 2024: PM Modi's "Thank You" After BJP's Big Win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked Arunachal Pradesh after the BJP secured a massive victory in the assembly polls in the northeastern state.

Taking to X, he said, "Thank you Arunachal Pradesh! The people of this wonderful state have given an unequivocal mandate to politics of development. My gratitude to them for reposing their faith in @BJP4Arunachal yet again. Our Party will keep working with even greater vigour for the state's growth."

He also said, "I would like to appreciate the hardwork of the exceptional @BJP4Arunachal Karyakartas through the election campaign. It is commendable how they went across the state and connected with the people." The BJP had won 41 assembly seats in 2019.

Jun 02, 2024 15:42 (IST) Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Election Results 2024: BJP's Final Tally

The BJP has returned to power in Arunachal Pradesh for the third time in a row after winning 46 assembly seats.

The National People's Party or NPP won five seats, while the People's Party of Arunachal got two seats and the NCP secured three.

The Congress could manage only one seat, and Independent candidates emerged victorious in three assembly constituencies.

Jun 02, 2024 15:19 (IST) Sikkim Assembly Election Result: State BJP President Dilli Ram Thapa Loses

Sikkim BJP president Dilli Ram Thapa has lost to SKM nominee Kala Rai in the Upper Burtuk assembly constituency.

Mr Thapa, who is a sitting MLA and a former minister, lost to Mr Rai by 2,968 votes.

While Mr Rai polled 6,723 votes, Mr Thapa received 3,755.

Jun 02, 2024 15:05 (IST) AP Election Results Live: Big BJP Win In Arunachal Polls

BJP set to form the government in Arunachal Pradesh after winning 46 of 60 assembly seats, ally NPP wins 5

Jun 02, 2024 14:50 (IST) Assembly Election Results Live: Sikkim Results Declared

The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) - led by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang won 31 seats, while SDF won one seat. In 2019, the SKM had ended the 25-year rule of the SDF by winning 17 seats against 15 of Pawan Chamling's party.

Jun 02, 2024 14:43 (IST) Sikkim Election Results Live: State's BJP Chief Loses Poll Battle

Sikkim BJP president Dilli Ram Thapa lost to SKM candidate Kala Rai from Upper Burtuk assembly constituency. Mr Thapa lost to Mr Rai by 2,968 votes.

Jun 02, 2024 14:22 (IST) Assembly Election Results 2024 Live: Two Arunachal Ministers Win Polls

Two Arunachal ministers Honchung Ngandam and Nakap Nalo were among the 32 BJP candidates who won the assembly elections - the results for which were declared today

Jun 02, 2024 14:07 (IST) Elections Results Live: Sikkim, Aruanchal Results Declared

The BJP reclaimed power in Arunachal Pradesh for the third consecutive term today, securing a majority with 33 seats in the 60-member assembly. In Sikkim, incumbent Sikkim Krantikari Morcha has returned to power. The BJP reclaimed power in Arunachal Pradesh for the third consecutive term today, securing a majority with 33 seats in the 60-member assembly. In Sikkim, incumbent Sikkim Krantikari Morcha has returned to power. Read more

Jun 02, 2024 13:32 (IST) Assembly Election Results: Prem Singh Tamang On Poll Results

#ResultsWithNDTV | "The work that opposition couldn't accomplish for the last 25 years, we did it in 5 years": Prem Singh Tamang, Chief Minister, Sikkim. #LokSabhaElections2024#Sikkimpic.twitter.com/ejIn3TII7O - NDTV (@ndtv) June 2, 2024

Jun 02, 2024 13:13 (IST) Sikkim Elections Live: Sikkim Chief Minister's 1st Reaction

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said he was confident about his party securing a second term as they worked hard for the betterment of the people of Sikkim. "I thank the people of Sikkim and our party workers. We worked for the people with all our heart. That's why we have won," he said.

Jun 02, 2024 12:58 (IST) Assembly Election Results 2024: BJP returns to power in Arunachal Pradesh

Jun 02, 2024 12:51 (IST) Arunachal Pradesh Results Live: BJP Retains Arunachal

BJP retains Arunachal Pradesh after securing 34 of 60 seats in the state assembly

Jun 02, 2024 12:45 (IST) Sikkim Assembly Elections Live: SKM Sweeps Sikkim

Jun 02, 2024 12:38 (IST) Sikkim Assembly Election Results: Setback For Pawan Kumar Chamling

SDF Chief Pawan Kumar Chamling lost to SKM candidate Bhoj Raj Rai in Poklok constituency. The former chief minister lost to Mr Rai by 3, 063 votes.

Jun 02, 2024 12:25 (IST) Assembly Election Results 2024 Live Updates: SKM Sweeps Sikkim

Sikkim's incumbent SKM wins half of state's 32 seats, leading in 15 others, shows Election Commission website

Jun 02, 2024 12:18 (IST) Arunachal Pradesh Live Updates: Pema Khandu Wish Leaders

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu extended his wishes to the BJP leaders as his party headed for a landslide victory.

Heartiest congratulations to Shri Ealing Tallang Ji on winning from 10 Seppa East Assembly constituency. The journey ahead is filled with opportunities to make a difference. Let us work together!@BJP4Arunachal@BJP4India#ArunachalElectionResults2024pic.twitter.com/TeKbCBLuWJ - Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (Modi Ka Parivar) (@PemaKhanduBJP) June 2, 2024 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu extended his wishes to the BJP leaders as his party headed for a landslide victory.

Jun 02, 2024 12:05 (IST) Sikkim Assembly Election Results: Key Win For BJP

Jun 02, 2024 11:55 (IST) Sikkim Assembly Election Results: P S Tamang Wins Rhenock

Sikkim Chief Minister and SKM chief PS Tamang won the Rhenock assembly seat by defeating SDF's Som Nath Poudyal by 7,044 votes.

Jun 02, 2024 11:43 (IST) Assembly Elections Results Live: Key Seats Won By Arunachal BJP

Jun 02, 2024 11:29 (IST) AP Election Results Live: Arunachal BJP Workers Celebrate

#ResultsWithNDTV | Arunachal BJP workers celebrate at their office in Itanagar as the party takes lead in 47 of the 60 seats in the state.#ElectionResultspic.twitter.com/6M2v3fvE2q - NDTV (@ndtv) June 2, 2024

Jun 02, 2024 11:21 (IST) Arunachal Pradesh Election Results: BJP's Hayeng Mangfi Wins

Hayeng Mangfi of BJP wins Chayangtajo, defeats Kompu Dolo of Congress by 6,685 votes

Jun 02, 2024 11:18 (IST) AP And Sikkim Election Results Live: More Results In

BJP's Tesam Pongte and Wanglin Lowangdong won Changlang North and Borduria Bogapani constituency in Arunachal Pradesh respectively.

Jun 02, 2024 10:59 (IST) Arunachal Pradesh Election Results Live: Results Declared For 6 Seats

Borduria-Bogapani - BJP Changlang (North) - BJP Changlang (South) - BJP Khonsa (East) - Independent Namsang - BJP Palin - BJP

Jun 02, 2024 10:48 (IST) Sikkim Election Results: Another SKM Candidate Wins

SKM candidate Samdup Lepcha wins Lachen Mangan constituency

Jun 02, 2024 10:37 (IST) Assembly Election Results LIVE: First Win

Independent candidate Wanglam Sawin won the Khonsa East assembly constituency in Arunachal Pradesh, while SKM's Pintso Namgyal Lepcha wins Djongu seat in Sikkim.

Jun 02, 2024 10:19 (IST) Assembly Election Results LIVE: Prem Singh Tamang Leads

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang was leading by around 6,443 votes over his nearest SDF rival Som Nath Poudyal from the Rhenock assembly constituency, while in the Soreng Chakung Assembly constituency Mr Tamang is leading by 2,052 votes over his nearest SDF rival A D Subba.

Jun 02, 2024 09:59 (IST) AP and Sikkim Election Results LIVE: Bhaichung Bhutia Trails

Former Football team captain Bhaichung Bhatia is trailing Rikshal Dorjee Bhutia of the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha by over 4,000 votes in the Barfung seat. Read more

Jun 02, 2024 09:46 (IST) AP, Sikkim Election Results LIVE: All Leads In

Sikkim's ruling SKM ahead in 31 of 32 seats, BJP to win 45 of Arunachal Pradesh's 60 seats, show leads Sikkim's ruling SKM ahead in 31 of 32 seats, BJP to win 45 of Arunachal Pradesh's 60 seats, show leads

Jun 02, 2024 09:37 (IST) AP and Sikkim Election Results LIVE: What Exit Polls Predict

Most of the exit polls predicted that the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) will to retain power in Sikkim. In Arunachal Pradesh, the exit polls have predicted a landslide victory for the BJP.

Jun 02, 2024 09:27 (IST) Sikkim Election Results LIVE: SKM Celebrates

The supporters and members of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) were seen celebrating as the part is headed for a landslide victory

The supporters and members of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) were seen celebrating as the part is headed for a landslide victory

Jun 02, 2024 09:12 (IST) AP and Sikkim Assembly Election Results 2024: All Leads In

Sikkim's ruling SKM ahead in 31 of 32 seats, BJP may win 44 of Arunachal Pradesh's 60 seats, show leads

Jun 02, 2024 08:56 (IST) AP and Sikkim Election Results LIVE: Latest Trends

The BJP is leading in 42 seats in Arunachal Pradesh, the NPP in nine seats and the Congress is ahead in one seat, early trends show. The results will be announced for 50 seats today.

Jun 02, 2024 08:43 (IST) Arunachal Pradesh Election Results LIVE: All About 2019 Polls

The BJP won 41 seats in 2019 Assembly elections in Aruyunachal Pradesh. The JD(U) bagged seven seats, the NPP five, the Congress four and PPA one. Two independents also won in the assembly polls.

Jun 02, 2024 08:24 (IST) Assembly Election Results LIVE: Supporters At SKM Office In Sikkim

Despite rain across the state, hundreds of supporters gathered at the SKM office. Early trends show SKM is all set for a second term in Sikkim.

Despite rain across the state, hundreds of supporters gathered at the SKM office. Early trends show SKM is all set for a second term in Sikkim.

Jun 02, 2024 08:07 (IST) AP And Sikkim Election Results LIVE: Latest Trends

The National People's Party (NPP) was ahead in two constituencies in Arunachal Pradesh, while the Congress was leading in one seat, early trends show.

Jun 02, 2024 07:55 (IST) Arunachal Pradesh Election Results LIVE: BJP Crosses Halfway Mark

Jun 02, 2024 07:45 (IST) AP and Sikkim Election Results LIVE: Latest Trends

Jun 02, 2024 07:42 (IST) Sikkim Assembly Election Results 2024: SKM Past Halfway Mark

Sikkim's ruling SKM crosses halfway mark, now ahead in 17 of 32 seats, show leads

Jun 02, 2024 07:31 (IST) Sikkim Assembly Election Results 2024: Early Leads

SKM ahead in four of Sikkim's 32 seats, BJP and SDF in one each, show early leads

Jun 02, 2024 07:21 (IST) Sikkim Assembly Election Results 2024: Second Term For SKM?

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has said he is confident that the people of Sikkim will give another term to the party. He had contested from Rhenock and Soreng-Chakung assembly constituencies.

Jun 02, 2024 07:01 (IST) Sikkim Assembly Election Results 2024

SKM ahead in four of Sikkim's 32 seats, BJP and SDF in one each, show early leads

Jun 02, 2024 06:52 (IST) Election Results LIVE: Key Sikkim Candidates

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, his wife Krishna Kumari Rai, former Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling, and former footballer Bhaichung Bhutia are the prominent candidates among the 146 contestants.

Jun 02, 2024 06:49 (IST) Arunachal Pradesh Election Results LIVE: Early Leads

Early trends show the BJP leading in eight seats in Arunachal Pradesh. The party has already won 10 seats in the northeastern state. The results of 50 of the 60 assembly seats will be known today

Jun 02, 2024 06:38 (IST) Sikkim Election Results LIVE: First pics from counting centres

Jun 02, 2024 06:34 (IST) Assembly Election Results LIVE: SKM vs SDF

In Sikkim, the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha -- locked in a primarily bi-polar contest with Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) -- is hoping for a second straight term in power as votes for 32 assembly seats are counted.

In Sikkim, the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha -- locked in a primarily bi-polar contest with Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) -- is hoping for a second straight term in power as votes for 32 assembly seats are counted.

Jun 02, 2024 06:16 (IST) Sikkim Assembly Polls Counting Today, Ruling SKM vs 5-Term Chief Minister's Party

Votes polled in the Sikkim assembly election are being counted today. The state with 32 assembly seats saw 146 candidates in the fray. The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) hopes to win a second term, after the nail-biting finish in 2019. Votes polled in the Sikkim assembly election are being counted today. The state with 32 assembly seats saw 146 candidates in the fray. The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) hopes to win a second term, after the nail-biting finish in 2019.

Jun 02, 2024 06:09 (IST) Election Results 2024: Results Of 50 Of 60 Seats In Arunachal To Be Declared Today

With 10 BJP candidates elected unopposed, the results of 50 of the 60 assembly seats will be known today. The BJP, which won 41 seats in 2019, has fielded candidates in all the 60 seats. The Congress has contested on 34 seats.

Jun 02, 2024 06:01 (IST) Counting Of Votes In Arunachal And Sikkim Begins

Votes are being counted for 50 assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh and 32 seats in Sikkim today.

Jun 02, 2024 05:27 (IST) Arunachal Pradesh: 24 Counting Centres Set Up In 25 Districts

In Arunachal Pradesh, election officials said that 24 counting centres (48 counting halls) have been set up in 25 districts and three-tier security arrangements have been put in place in and around these centres with the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) taking the lead.

Over 2,000 officials have been deployed for the vote counting and the Election Commission has appointed 27 counting observers to supervise the process.

Jun 02, 2024 05:24 (IST) Sikkim Election Results: Counting Of Votes To Be Held At 6 Designated Centres

In Sikkim, which recorded 79.77 per cent turnout of its 4,64 lakh voters in the Assembly elections and 80.03 per cent in the Parliamentary polls held simultaneously, the main fight is between the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), led by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, and the Sikkim Democratic Front of Pawan Kumar Chamling, who was the Chief Minister of the Himalayan state from 1993 to 2019.

The BJP also contested in 31 seats, and the Congress in 12.

According to a statement issued by Chief Electoral Officer D. Anandan, the counting of votes will be held at six designated centres at schools/government offices in Gyalshing, Soreng, Namchi, Gangtok, Pakyong, and Mangan districts.

Jun 01, 2024 22:18 (IST) AP And Sikkim Election Results: Voting Held On April 19

Voting was held for 60 seats in Arunachal Pradesh and 32 seats in Sikkim on April 19. Earlier, the counting of votes in these two states was to be held on June 4, the dates were later revised because the term of their legislative Assemblies ends on June 2.