Gangtok, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday exercised their franchise in simultaneous voting for 32 assembly and lone Lok Sabha seats in the Himalayan state.

Tamang, who is leading the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)'s bid for a second term in power, cast his vote in his native Soreng district, where he is contesting from Soreng-Chakung assembly constituency.

He is also contesting from Renock assembly seat.

Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) vice-president and party candidate from Barphung (BL) assembly seat Bhaichung Bhutia cast his vote at his native Sanganath village in Namchi district.

SKM general secretary Arun Upreti, who is contesting from Arithang assembly constituency, also exercised his franchise.

Chief Minister Tamang's wife Krishna Kumari Rai, who is contesting from Namchi-Singhithang assembly constituency, also cast her vote.