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Chujachen Assembly Election Results 2024

The Chujachen constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2024 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise .

Puran Kr. Gurung of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha won the seat by defeating Mani Kumar Gurung of the Sikkim Democratic Front with a margin of 3334 votes.The Chujachen 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.

Chujachen Assembly Election Results 2024 to 1979

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Chujachen Assembly Election Results (2024)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Puran Kr. Gurung WINNER
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha
8,199
Lead: 3,334
56%
Mani Kumar Gurung Sikkim Democratic Front 4,865 33%
Ganesh Kumar Rai Citizen Action Party-Sikkim 1,077 7%
Duk Nath Nepal Bharatiya Janata Party 464 3%
Nota None Of The Above 126 1%

Chujachen Assembly Election Results (2019)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Krishna Bahadur Rai WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
7,266
Lead: 1,327
51%
Damber Kumar Pradhan Sikkim Krantikari Morcha 5,939 42%
Mohan Gurung Bharatiya Janata Party 514 4%
Gopal Chettri Indian National Congress 177 1%
Anil Kr Rai Sikkim Republican Party 107 1%
Nota None Of The Above 97 1%
Rudra Khatiwara Hamro Sikkim Party 57 0%
Rudra Narsing Sakya Independent 56 0%

Chujachen Assembly Election Results (2014)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Bikram Pradhan WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
7,836
Lead: 3,411
62%
Kharga Bahadur Gurung Sikkim Krantikari Morcha 4,425 35%
Gajendra Rizal Bharatiya Janta Party 248 2%
Rudra Narsing Sakya Indian National Congress 162 1%

Chujachen Assembly Election Results (2009)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Puran Kr. Gurung WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
8,077
Lead: 5,963
74%
Harka Raj Gurung Indian National Congress 2,114 19%
Gajen Rizal Bharatiya Janta Party 220 2%
Mohan Gurung Independent 155 1%
Gopal Chettri Sikkim Himali Rajya Parishad 76 1%
Shiva Kr. Pradhan Nationalist Congress Party 73 1%
Biraj Adhikari Independent 72 1%

Chujachen Assembly Election Results (2004)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Mingma Tshering Sherpa WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
4,930
Lead: 2,655
67%
Tseten Tashi Bhutia Indian National Congress 2,275 31%
Karsang Sherpa Sikkim Himali Rajya Parishad 108 1%

Chujachen Assembly Election Results (1999)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Sonam Dorjee WINNER
Sikkim Sangram Parishad
3,755
Lead: 852
53%
Ram Lepcha Sikkim Democratic Front 2,903 41%
Penzo Delay Namgyal Indian National Congress 477 7%

Chujachen Assembly Election Results (1994)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Ram Lepcha WINNER
Sikkim Sangram Parishad
2,625
Lead: 777
43%
Sonam Dorjee Sikkim Democratic Front 1,848 31%
Sangey Dorjee Bhutia Indian National Congress 1,030 17%
Pema Namgyal Kazi Independent 337 6%
Palden Bhutia Revolutionary Socialist Party 110 2%
Phurba Tempa Sherpa Independent 67 1%
Chung Chung Bhutia Independent 24 0%
Dorjee Tsh. Bhutia Independent 7 0%

Chujachen Assembly Election Results (1989)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Ram Lepcha WINNER
Sikkim Sangram Parishad
3,225
Lead: 1,865
69%
Sangey Dorjee Indian National Congress 1,360 29%
Palden Bhutia Rising Sun Party 106 2%

Chujachen Assembly Election Results (1985)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Ram Lepcha WINNER
Sikkim Sangram Parishad
2,407
Lead: 1,567
73%
Sangay Dorjee Bhutia Indian National Congress 840 25%
Kesang Dorjee Bhutia Independent 33 1%
Sangay Bhutia Sikkim Prajatantra Congress 30 1%

Chujachen Assembly Election Results (1979)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Ram Lepcha WINNER
Sikkim Congress (R)
713
Lead: 188
31%
Chitim Bhutia Sikkim Janata Parishad 525 23%
Sangey Dorjee Bhutia Janta Party 358 15%
Sangay Bhutia Sikkim Prajatantra Congress 203 9%
Jimba Bhutia Communist Party Of India (Marxist) 185 8%
Cholek Dorjee Bhutia Independent 163 7%
O. T. Lepcha Independent 85 4%
Rinzing Kazi Independent 73 3%
Sonpin Lucksom Independent 21 1%
Source: ECI

Strike Rate

SSP 50%
SDF 50%
SSP won 4 times and SDF won 4 times since 1979 elections.

Chujachen MLA List

Year Candidate's Name Votes Lead Vote Share
2024 Puran Kr. Gurung SKM 8,199 3,334 56%
2019 Krishna Bahadur Rai SDF 7,266 1,327 51%
2014 Bikram Pradhan SDF 7,836 3,411 62%
2009 Puran Kr. Gurung SDF 8,077 5,963 74%
2004 Mingma Tshering Sherpa SDF 4,930 2,655 67%
1999 Sonam Dorjee SSP 3,755 852 53%
1994 Ram Lepcha SSP 2,625 777 43%
1989 Ram Lepcha SSP 3,225 1,865 69%
1985 Ram Lepcha SSP 2,407 1,567 73%
1979 Ram Lepcha SCR 713 188 31%
Source: ECI

Chujachen Past Election Results

Year Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
2024 Puran Kr. Gurung SKM
8,199
(Lead: 3,334)
56%
Mani Kumar Gurung SDF 4,865 33%
2019 Krishna Bahadur Rai SDF
7,266
(Lead: 1,327)
51%
Damber Kumar Pradhan SKM 5,939 42%
2014 Bikram Pradhan SDF
7,836
(Lead: 3,411)
62%
Kharga Bahadur Gurung SKM 4,425 35%
2009 Puran Kr. Gurung SDF
8,077
(Lead: 5,963)
74%
Harka Raj Gurung INC 2,114 19%
2004 Mingma Tshering Sherpa SDF
4,930
(Lead: 2,655)
67%
Tseten Tashi Bhutia INC 2,275 31%
1999 Sonam Dorjee SSP
3,755
(Lead: 852)
53%
Ram Lepcha SDF 2,903 41%
1994 Ram Lepcha SSP
2,625
(Lead: 777)
43%
Sonam Dorjee SDF 1,848 31%
1989 Ram Lepcha SSP
3,225
(Lead: 1,865)
69%
Sangey Dorjee INC 1,360 29%
1985 Ram Lepcha SSP
2,407
(Lead: 1,567)
73%
Sangay Dorjee Bhutia INC 840 25%
1979 Ram Lepcha SCR
713
(Lead: 188)
31%
Chitim Bhutia SJP 525 23%
Source: ECI

Sikkim Chujachen Assembly Elections FAQs

Who won the Chujachen Assembly seat in the 2024 election?

Puran Kr. Gurung of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) won the Chujachen Assembly seat in the 2024 elections, defeating Mani Kumar Gurung of the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) by a margin of 3334 votes.

What is the historical strike rate of the Chujachen constituency in past elections?

The strike rate in the Chujachen constituency is 50% SSP and 50% SDF, with SSP won 4 times and SDF won 4 times since the 1979 elections.

What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2024 Chujachen Assembly Election?

Puran Kr. Gurung (SKM) received 56% vote share.
Mani Kumar Gurung (SDF) received 33% vote share.

What were the results of the 2024 Chujachen Assembly Election?

Puran Kr. Gurung (SKM) won the 2024 election with 8199 votes, leading by 3334 votes and securing a 56% vote share.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Chujachen Assembly constituency fall under?

The Chujachen Assembly constituency falls under the Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency of East district.

What was the margin of victory in the Chujachen Assembly Election 2024?

Puran Kr. Gurung (SKM) won the Chujachen Assembly seat in 2024 with a margin of 3334 votes over Mani Kumar Gurung (SDF).

What are the key constituencies in the Sikkim Lok Sabha area?

The Chujachen 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, Gnathang-machong(bl), Namcheybung, Shyari(bl), Martam-rumtek (bl), Upper Tadong, Arithang, Gangtok(bl), Upper Burtuk, Djongu(bl), Lachen Mangan(bl), Sangha.

Who were the top candidates for the Chujachen Assembly Election 2024?

The top candidates in the Chujachen Assembly Election 2024 were:
Puran Kr. Gurung (SKM)
Mani Kumar Gurung (SDF)
Ganesh Kumar Rai (Citizen Action Party-Sikkim)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Puran Kr. Gurung (SKM) emerging as the winner.

Disclaimer:

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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