Barfung Assembly Election Results 2024
The Barfung constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2024 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise .
Rikshal Dorjee Bhutia of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha won the seat by defeating Bhaichung Bhutia of the Sikkim Democratic Front with a margin of 4346 votes. For all breaking news, trends, and analysis, stay tuned.
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Barfung Assembly Election Results 2024 to 1979
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Barfung Assembly Election Results (2024)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rikshal Dorjee Bhutia
WINNER
|
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha |
8,358
Lead: 4,346
|
62% |
| Bhaichung Bhutia | Sikkim Democratic Front | 4,012 | 30% |
| Dadul Lepcha | Citizen Action Party-Sikkim | 656 | 5% |
| Tashi Dadul Bhutia | Bharatiya Janata Party | 298 | 2% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 188 | 1% |
Barfung Assembly Election Results (2019)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tashi Thendup Bhutia
WINNER
|
Sikkim Democratic Front |
5,936
Lead: 97
|
49% |
| Lobzang Bhutia | Sikkim Krantikari Morcha | 5,839 | 48% |
| Mingma Tshring Sherpa | Sikkim Republican Party | 169 | 1% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 139 | 1% |
Barfung Assembly Election Results (2014)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dorjee Dazom Bhutia
WINNER
|
Sikkim Democratic Front |
6,639
Lead: 3,179
|
65% |
| Pema Wangyal Bhutia | Sikkim Krantikari Morcha | 3,460 | 34% |
| Dadul Lepcha | Indian National Congress | 112 | 1% |
Barfung Assembly Election Results (2009)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sonam Gyatso Bhutia
WINNER
|
Sikkim Democratic Front |
6,049
Lead: 3,852
|
70% |
| Lobzang Bhutia | Indian National Congress | 2,197 | 26% |
| Sonam Pintso Bhutia | Independent | 352 | 4% |
Barfung Assembly Election Results (2004)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ran Bahadur Subba
WINNER
|
Sikkim Democratic Front |
6,380
Lead: 5,561
|
87% |
| Amar Subba | Indian National Congress | 819 | 11% |
| Pushker Limbu | Independent | 123 | 2% |
Barfung Assembly Election Results (1999)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ran Bahadur Subba
WINNER
|
Sikkim Democratic Front |
4,194
Lead: 1,662
|
62% |
| Akar Dhoj Subba | Sikkim Sangram Parishad | 2,532 | 37% |
| Pushker Limbu | Indian National Congress | 51 | 1% |
Barfung Assembly Election Results (1994)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ran Bahadur Subba
WINNER
|
Sikkim Democratic Front |
3,832
Lead: 1,810
|
62% |
| Padam Bahadur Gurung | Sikkim Sangram Parishad | 2,022 | 33% |
| Sunita Pradhan | Independent | 167 | 3% |
| Satish Mohan Pradhan | Indian National Congress | 124 | 2% |
| Chatra Man Limbu | Independent | 6 | 0% |
Barfung Assembly Election Results (1989)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Padam Bahadur Gurung
WINNER
|
Sikkim Sangram Parishad |
3,745
Lead: 2,788
|
78% |
| Ram Bahadur Limbu | Indian National Congress | 957 | 20% |
| Passang Sherpa | Independent | 75 | 2% |
| Bom Prasad Subba | Rising Sun Party | 28 | 1% |
Barfung Assembly Election Results (1985)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Padam Bahadur Gurung
WINNER
|
Sikkim Sangram Parishad |
2,131
Lead: 1,080
|
64% |
| Ram Bahadur Subba | Indian National Congress | 1,051 | 31% |
| Birkha Singh Subba | Independent | 124 | 4% |
| Ratan Bahadur Rai | Independent | 30 | 1% |
| Bahadur Subba | Janta Party | 9 | 0% |
Barfung Assembly Election Results (1979)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Padam Bahadur Gurung
WINNER
|
Sikkim Janata Parishad |
1,770
Lead: 1,447
|
68% |
| Phurba Sangey Sherpa | Janta Party | 323 | 12% |
| Ram Chandra Sharma | Sikkim Congress (R) | 241 | 9% |
| Purna Bahadur Subba | Independent | 226 | 9% |
| Dirga Bahadur Subba | Sikkim Prajatantra Congress | 31 | 1% |
Strike Rate
Barfung MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rikshal Dorjee Bhutia | SKM | 8,358 | 4,346 | 62% |
| 2019 | Tashi Thendup Bhutia | SDF | 5,936 | 97 | 49% |
| 2014 | Dorjee Dazom Bhutia | SDF | 6,639 | 3,179 | 65% |
| 2009 | Sonam Gyatso Bhutia | SDF | 6,049 | 3,852 | 70% |
| 2004 | Ran Bahadur Subba | SDF | 6,380 | 5,561 | 87% |
| 1999 | Ran Bahadur Subba | SDF | 4,194 | 1,662 | 62% |
| 1994 | Ran Bahadur Subba | SDF | 3,832 | 1,810 | 62% |
| 1989 | Padam Bahadur Gurung | SSP | 3,745 | 2,788 | 78% |
| 1985 | Padam Bahadur Gurung | SSP | 2,131 | 1,080 | 64% |
| 1979 | Padam Bahadur Gurung | SJP | 1,770 | 1,447 | 68% |
Barfung Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rikshal Dorjee Bhutia | SKM |
8,358
(Lead: 4,346)
|
62% |
| Bhaichung Bhutia | SDF | 4,012 | 30% | |
| 2019 | Tashi Thendup Bhutia | SDF |
5,936
(Lead: 97)
|
49% |
| Lobzang Bhutia | SKM | 5,839 | 48% | |
| 2014 | Dorjee Dazom Bhutia | SDF |
6,639
(Lead: 3,179)
|
65% |
| Pema Wangyal Bhutia | SKM | 3,460 | 34% | |
| 2009 | Sonam Gyatso Bhutia | SDF |
6,049
(Lead: 3,852)
|
70% |
| Lobzang Bhutia | INC | 2,197 | 26% | |
| 2004 | Ran Bahadur Subba | SDF |
6,380
(Lead: 5,561)
|
87% |
| Amar Subba | INC | 819 | 11% | |
| 1999 | Ran Bahadur Subba | SDF |
4,194
(Lead: 1,662)
|
62% |
| Akar Dhoj Subba | SSP | 2,532 | 37% | |
| 1994 | Ran Bahadur Subba | SDF |
3,832
(Lead: 1,810)
|
62% |
| Padam Bahadur Gurung | SSP | 2,022 | 33% | |
| 1989 | Padam Bahadur Gurung | SSP |
3,745
(Lead: 2,788)
|
78% |
| Ram Bahadur Limbu | INC | 957 | 20% | |
| 1985 | Padam Bahadur Gurung | SSP |
2,131
(Lead: 1,080)
|
64% |
| Ram Bahadur Subba | INC | 1,051 | 31% | |
| 1979 | Padam Bahadur Gurung | SJP |
1,770
(Lead: 1,447)
|
68% |
| Phurba Sangey Sherpa | JNP | 323 | 12% |
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Sikkim Barfung Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Barfung Assembly seat in the 2024 election?
Rikshal Dorjee Bhutia of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) won the Barfung Assembly seat in the 2024 elections, defeating Bhaichung Bhutia of the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) by a margin of 4346 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Barfung constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Barfung constituency is 75% SDF and 25% SSP, with SDF won 6 times and SSP won 2 times since the 1979 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2024 Barfung Assembly Election?
Rikshal Dorjee Bhutia (SKM) received 62% vote share.
Bhaichung Bhutia (SDF) received 30% vote share.
What were the results of the 2024 Barfung Assembly Election?
Rikshal Dorjee Bhutia (SKM) won the 2024 election with 8358 votes, leading by 4346 votes and securing a 62% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Barfung Assembly constituency fall under?
The Barfung Assembly constituency falls under the Lok Sabha constituency of district.
What was the margin of victory in the Barfung Assembly Election 2024?
Rikshal Dorjee Bhutia (SKM) won the Barfung Assembly seat in 2024 with a margin of 4346 votes over Bhaichung Bhutia (SDF).
Who were the top candidates for the Barfung Assembly Election 2024?
The top candidates in the Barfung Assembly Election 2024 were:
Rikshal Dorjee Bhutia (SKM)
Bhaichung Bhutia (SDF)
Dadul Lepcha (Citizen Action Party-Sikkim)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Rikshal Dorjee Bhutia (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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