Tenzing Norbu Lamtha, representing the Syari Constituency, met with Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang at his official residence in Mintokgang before announcing his decision.

In a statement, Bhutia extended his congratulations to Sikkim Chief Minister P S Tamang and the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) for their resounding victory in the assembly elections. 

Chief Minister and SKM candidate Prem Singh Tamang was leading by around 6,443 votes over his nearest SDF rival Som Nath Poudyal from the Rhenock assembly constituency.

Chamling, a five-time CM for Sikkim was reportedly canvassing for SDF's Namchi-Singhithang candidate Bimal Rai at Namchi Bazar when the altercation unfolded. 

The SDF has also brought back Ashish Rai into the fold for the Gangtok constituency's Arithang seat.