Arithang Assembly Election Results 2024
The Arithang constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2024 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise .
Arun Kumar Upreti of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha won the seat by defeating Ashis Rai of the Sikkim Democratic Front with a margin of 2729 votes.The Arithang Assembly constituency falls under the Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha candidate Indra Hang Subba won the Sikkim Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 80830 votes, defeating Bharat Basnett of the Citizen Action Party-sikkim. For all breaking news, trends, and analysis, stay tuned.
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Arithang Assembly Election Results 2024 to 1979
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Arithang Assembly Election Results (2024)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Arun Kumar Upreti
WINNER
|
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha |
5,356
Lead: 2,729
|
61% |
| Ashis Rai | Sikkim Democratic Front | 2,627 | 30% |
| Udai Gurung | Bharatiya Janata Party | 541 | 6% |
| Rikesh Pradhan | Citizen Action Party-Sikkim | 93 | 1% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 49 | 1% |
| Sumitra Rai | Indian National Congress | 46 | 1% |
Arithang Assembly Election Results (2019)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Arun Kumar Upreti
WINNER
|
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha |
3,150
Lead: 474
|
40% |
| Ashis Rai | Independent | 2,676 | 34% |
| Shyam Pradhan | Sikkim Democratic Front | 1,545 | 20% |
| Dal Bahadur Chettri | Bharatiya Janata Party | 393 | 5% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 66 | 1% |
| Sumitra Rai | Indian National Congress | 42 | 1% |
Arithang Assembly Election Results (2014)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Shyam Pradhan
WINNER
|
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha |
4,026
Lead: 1,606
|
59% |
| Udai Lama | Sikkim Democratic Front | 2,420 | 35% |
| Sherap Dorjee Bhutia | Independent | 253 | 4% |
| Gyalpo Tamang | Indian National Congress | 105 | 2% |
| Rajeney Gurung | Independent | 76 | 1% |
Arithang Assembly Election Results (2009)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Narendra Kr. Pradhan
WINNER
|
Sikkim Democratic Front |
3,320
Lead: 1,455
|
61% |
| Bharat Basnett | Indian National Congress | 1,865 | 34% |
| Ashok Kr Subba | Nationalist Congress Party | 141 | 3% |
| Atal Bahadur Tamang | Sikkim Himali Rajya Parishad | 48 | 1% |
| Amit Kumar Pradhan | Independent | 46 | 1% |
| Kharga Bahadur Rai | Sikkim Gorkha Prajatantric Party | 27 | 1% |
Arithang Assembly Election Results (2004)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Norzong Lepcha
WINNER
|
Sikkim Democratic Front |
3,809
Lead: 1,693
|
62% |
| Phuchung Bhutia | Indian National Congress | 2,116 | 34% |
| Nima Rapzang Lama | Bharatiya Janta Party | 233 | 4% |
Arithang Assembly Election Results (1999)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mingma Tsh. Sherpa
WINNER
|
Sikkim Sangram Parishad |
2,823
Lead: 1,683
|
52% |
| Danorbu Sherpa | Sikkim Democratic Front | 1,140 | 21% |
| Sonam Tsh. Bhutia | Independent | 987 | 18% |
| Norzang Lepcha | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 312 | 6% |
| Dawa Lamu | Indian National Congress | 216 | 4% |
Arithang Assembly Election Results (1994)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mingma Tsh. Sherpa
WINNER
|
Sikkim Sangram Parishad |
2,835
Lead: 1,955
|
55% |
| Phuchung Bhutia | Indian National Congress | 880 | 17% |
| Dawa Tshering Sherpa | Sikkim Democratic Front | 475 | 9% |
| Sonam Tshering Bhutia | Revolutionary Socialist Party | 447 | 9% |
| Rinzing Bhutia | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 195 | 4% |
| Dawa Bhutia | Independent | 193 | 4% |
| Nim Tshering Lepcha | Independent | 111 | 2% |
| Sonam Pintso Bhutia | Independent | 40 | 1% |
| Passang Tongden | Independent | 22 | 0% |
Arithang Assembly Election Results (1989)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Phuchung Bhutia
WINNER
|
Sikkim Sangram Parishad |
2,650
Lead: 1,420
|
66% |
| Rinzing Tongden | Rising Sun Party | 1,230 | 31% |
| Dawa Lhamu | Indian National Congress | 151 | 4% |
Arithang Assembly Election Results (1985)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Phuchung Bhutia
WINNER
|
Sikkim Sangram Parishad |
1,829
Lead: 1,263
|
63% |
| Sonam Tshering Bhutia | Indian National Congress | 566 | 19% |
| Rinzing Tongden Lepcha | Independent | 456 | 16% |
| Samdup Lepcha | Independent | 37 | 1% |
| Tenzing Gyastso | Independent | 20 | 1% |
| Phigu Tshering | Sikkim Prajatantra Congress | 17 | 1% |
Arithang Assembly Election Results (1979)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dugo Bhutia
WINNER
|
Sikkim Prajatantra Congress |
1,387
Lead: 889
|
58% |
| Loden Tsering Bhutia | Sikkim Janata Parishad | 498 | 21% |
| Rinzing Tongden Lepcha | Janta Party | 332 | 14% |
| Ugen Tsering Lasopa | Independent | 119 | 5% |
| Leythup Lepcha | Independent | 72 | 3% |
Strike Rate
Arithang MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Arun Kumar Upreti | SKM | 5,356 | 2,729 | 61% |
| 2019 | Arun Kumar Upreti | SKM | 3,150 | 474 | 40% |
| 2014 | Shyam Pradhan | SKM | 4,026 | 1,606 | 59% |
| 2009 | Narendra Kr. Pradhan | SDF | 3,320 | 1,455 | 61% |
| 2004 | Norzong Lepcha | SDF | 3,809 | 1,693 | 62% |
| 1999 | Mingma Tsh. Sherpa | SSP | 2,823 | 1,683 | 52% |
| 1994 | Mingma Tsh. Sherpa | SSP | 2,835 | 1,955 | 55% |
| 1989 | Phuchung Bhutia | SSP | 2,650 | 1,420 | 66% |
| 1985 | Phuchung Bhutia | SSP | 1,829 | 1,263 | 63% |
| 1979 | Dugo Bhutia | SPC | 1,387 | 889 | 58% |
Arithang Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Arun Kumar Upreti | SKM |
5,356
(Lead: 2,729)
|
61% |
| Ashis Rai | SDF | 2,627 | 30% | |
| 2019 | Arun Kumar Upreti | SKM |
3,150
(Lead: 474)
|
40% |
| Ashis Rai | IND | 2,676 | 34% | |
| 2014 | Shyam Pradhan | SKM |
4,026
(Lead: 1,606)
|
59% |
| Udai Lama | SDF | 2,420 | 35% | |
| 2009 | Narendra Kr. Pradhan | SDF |
3,320
(Lead: 1,455)
|
61% |
| Bharat Basnett | INC | 1,865 | 34% | |
| 2004 | Norzong Lepcha | SDF |
3,809
(Lead: 1,693)
|
62% |
| Phuchung Bhutia | INC | 2,116 | 34% | |
| 1999 | Mingma Tsh. Sherpa | SSP |
2,823
(Lead: 1,683)
|
52% |
| Danorbu Sherpa | SDF | 1,140 | 21% | |
| 1994 | Mingma Tsh. Sherpa | SSP |
2,835
(Lead: 1,955)
|
55% |
| Phuchung Bhutia | INC | 880 | 17% | |
| 1989 | Phuchung Bhutia | SSP |
2,650
(Lead: 1,420)
|
66% |
| Rinzing Tongden | RIS | 1,230 | 31% | |
| 1985 | Phuchung Bhutia | SSP |
1,829
(Lead: 1,263)
|
63% |
| Sonam Tshering Bhutia | INC | 566 | 19% | |
| 1979 | Dugo Bhutia | SPC |
1,387
(Lead: 889)
|
58% |
| Loden Tsering Bhutia | SJP | 498 | 21% |
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Sikkim Arithang Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Arithang Assembly seat in the 2024 election?
Arun Kumar Upreti of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) won the Arithang Assembly seat in the 2024 elections, defeating Ashis Rai of the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) by a margin of 2729 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Arithang constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Arithang constituency is 57% SSP and 43% SKM, with SSP won 4 times and SKM won 3 times since the 1979 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2024 Arithang Assembly Election?
Arun Kumar Upreti (SKM) received 61% vote share.
Ashis Rai (SDF) received 30% vote share.
What were the results of the 2024 Arithang Assembly Election?
Arun Kumar Upreti (SKM) won the 2024 election with 5356 votes, leading by 2729 votes and securing a 61% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Arithang Assembly constituency fall under?
The Arithang Assembly constituency falls under the Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency of East district.
What was the margin of victory in the Arithang Assembly Election 2024?
Arun Kumar Upreti (SKM) won the Arithang Assembly seat in 2024 with a margin of 2729 votes over Ashis Rai (SDF).
What are the key constituencies in the Sikkim Lok Sabha area?
The Arithang Assembly constituency is part of the Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Yoksam-tashiding(bl), Yangthang, Maneybung-dentam, Gyalshing-barnyak, Rinchenpong(bl), Daramdin(bl), Soreong-chakung, Barfung(bl), Poklok-kamrang, Namchi-singhithang, Melli, Namthang-rateypani, Temi-namphing, Rangang-yangang, Khamdong-singtam, West Pendam(sc), Rhenock, Chujachen, Gnathang-machong(bl), Namcheybung, Shyari(bl), Martam-rumtek (bl), Upper Tadong, Gangtok(bl), Upper Burtuk, Djongu(bl), Lachen Mangan(bl), Sangha.
Who were the top candidates for the Arithang Assembly Election 2024?
The top candidates in the Arithang Assembly Election 2024 were:
Arun Kumar Upreti (SKM)
Ashis Rai (SDF)
Udai Gurung (BJP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Arun Kumar Upreti (SKM) emerging as the winner.
The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.
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