Gangtok Assembly Election Results 2024
The Gangtok constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2024 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise .
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha won the seat by defeating Pintso Chopel Lepcha of the Sikkim Democratic Front with a margin of 2692 votes. For all breaking news, trends, and analysis, stay tuned.
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Gangtok Assembly Election Results 2024 to 1979
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Gangtok Assembly Election Results (2024)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa
WINNER
|
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha |
4,440
Lead: 2,692
|
57% |
| Pintso Chopel Lepcha | Sikkim Democratic Front | 1,748 | 23% |
| Pema Wangyal Rinzing | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,230 | 16% |
| Dawcho Lepcha | Citizen Action Party-Sikkim | 206 | 3% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 62 | 1% |
| Snumit Targain | Indian National Congress | 44 | 1% |
Gangtok Assembly Election Results (2019-By Election)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Yong Tshering Lepcha
WINNER
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
2,508
Lead: 1,010
|
40.88% |
| Delay Namgyal Barfungpa | Sikkim National Peoples Party | 1,498 | 24.42% |
| Rinzing Ongmu Bhutia | Sikkim Democratic Front | 874 | 14.25% |
| Bhaichung Bhutia | Hamro Sikkim Party | 579 | 9.44% |
| Karma Yenten Chankapa | Independent | 455 | 7.42% |
| Song Tshering Lepcha | Sikkim Republican Party | 119 | 1.94% |
| Nota | None of the Above | 102 | 1.66% |
Gangtok Assembly Election Results (2019)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kunga Nima Lepcha
WINNER
|
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha |
3,838
Lead: 888
|
52% |
| Pintso Chopel | Sikkim Democratic Front | 2,950 | 40% |
| Yong Tshering Lepcha | Bharatiya Janata Party | 392 | 5% |
| Delay Namgyal Barfungpa | Independent | 97 | 1% |
| Bhaichung Bhutia | Hamro Sikkim Party | 70 | 1% |
| Phurba Sherpa | Independent | 42 | 1% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 38 | 1% |
Gangtok Assembly Election Results (2014)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pintso Chopel
WINNER
|
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha |
4,208
Lead: 1,891
|
62% |
| Hishey Lachungpa | Sikkim Democratic Front | 2,317 | 34% |
| Norden Gyalpo Dorji | Bharatiya Janta Party | 171 | 3% |
| Tshering Gyatso Kaleon | Indian National Congress | 72 | 1% |
| Tshering Wangchuk Lepcha | All India Trinamool Congress | 37 | 1% |
Gangtok Assembly Election Results (2009)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dorjee Namgyal Bhutia
WINNER
|
Sikkim Democratic Front |
3,506
Lead: 1,578
|
61% |
| Tshering Gyatso Kaleon | Indian National Congress | 1,928 | 34% |
| Delay Namgyal Barfungpa | Independent | 150 | 3% |
| Uttam Lepcha | Sikkim Himali Rajya Parishad | 123 | 2% |
| Mingma Topden Sherpa | Sikkim Gorkha Prajatantric Party | 24 | 0% |
Gangtok Assembly Election Results (2004)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dorjee Tshering Lepcha
WINNER
|
Sikkim Democratic Front |
5,668
Lead: 3,722
|
74% |
| Sonam Tsh. Bhutia | Indian National Congress | 1,946 | 26% |
Gangtok Assembly Election Results (1999)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dorjee Tsh. Lepcha
WINNER
|
Sikkim Democratic Front |
4,262
Lead: 1,777
|
62% |
| Nuk Tsh. Bhutia | Sikkim Sangram Parishad | 2,485 | 36% |
| Naku Lepcha | Indian National Congress | 98 | 1% |
Gangtok Assembly Election Results (1994)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dorjee Tsh. Lepcha
WINNER
|
Sikkim Sangram Parishad |
2,955
Lead: 1,308
|
50% |
| Samten Tsh. Bhutia | Sikkim Democratic Front | 1,647 | 28% |
| Rinchen Topden | Indian National Congress | 1,267 | 21% |
| Chung Chung Bhutia | Independent | 25 | 0% |
| Chulthem Bhutia | Revolutionary Socialist Party | 19 | 0% |
Gangtok Assembly Election Results (1989)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chamla Tshering
WINNER
|
Sikkim Sangram Parishad |
1,968
Lead: 850
|
49% |
| Samten Tshering | Indian National Congress | 1,118 | 28% |
| Rinchen Topden | Independent | 692 | 17% |
| Phigu Thakpa | Rising Sun Party | 137 | 3% |
| Naku Lepcha | Independent | 46 | 1% |
| Chung Chung Bhutia | Independent | 25 | 1% |
Gangtok Assembly Election Results (1985)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chamla Tsering Bhutia
WINNER
|
Sikkim Sangram Parishad |
2,113
Lead: 1,467
|
74% |
| Palden Wangchun | Indian National Congress | 646 | 23% |
| Dugo Bhutia | Independent | 84 | 3% |
| Ruth Karthak Lapchani | Independent | 28 | 1% |
Gangtok Assembly Election Results (1979)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Samten Tshering
WINNER
|
Sikkim Janata Parishad |
731
Lead: 134
|
37% |
| Rapzang Lama | Sikkim Prajatantra Congress | 597 | 30% |
| Paldan Wangchuk | Janta Party | 359 | 18% |
| Tsewang Gyamtso Bhutia | Sikkim Congress (R) | 177 | 9% |
| Ruth Karthak Lepchani | Independent | 82 | 4% |
| Tseten Gyatso Bhutia | Independent | 33 | 2% |
Strike Rate
Gangtok MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Delay Namgyal Barfungpa | SKM | 4,440 | 2,692 | 57% |
| 2019-By Election | Yong Tshering Lepcha | BJP | 2,508 | 1,010 | 40.88% |
| 2019 | Kunga Nima Lepcha | SKM | 3,838 | 888 | 52% |
| 2014 | Pintso Chopel | SKM | 4,208 | 1,891 | 62% |
| 2009 | Dorjee Namgyal Bhutia | SDF | 3,506 | 1,578 | 61% |
| 2004 | Dorjee Tshering Lepcha | SDF | 5,668 | 3,722 | 74% |
| 1999 | Dorjee Tsh. Lepcha | SDF | 4,262 | 1,777 | 62% |
| 1994 | Dorjee Tsh. Lepcha | SSP | 2,955 | 1,308 | 50% |
| 1989 | Chamla Tshering | SSP | 1,968 | 850 | 49% |
| 1985 | Chamla Tsering Bhutia | SSP | 2,113 | 1,467 | 74% |
| 1979 | Samten Tshering | SJP | 731 | 134 | 37% |
Gangtok Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Delay Namgyal Barfungpa | SKM |
4,440
(Lead: 2,692)
|
57% |
| Pintso Chopel Lepcha | SDF | 1,748 | 23% | |
| 2019-By Election | Yong Tshering Lepcha | BJP |
2,508
(Lead: 1,010)
|
40.88% |
| Delay Namgyal Barfungpa | Sikkim National Peoples Party | 1,498 | 24.42% | |
| 2019 | Kunga Nima Lepcha | SKM |
3,838
(Lead: 888)
|
52% |
| Pintso Chopel | SDF | 2,950 | 40% | |
| 2014 | Pintso Chopel | SKM |
4,208
(Lead: 1,891)
|
62% |
| Hishey Lachungpa | SDF | 2,317 | 34% | |
| 2009 | Dorjee Namgyal Bhutia | SDF |
3,506
(Lead: 1,578)
|
61% |
| Tshering Gyatso Kaleon | INC | 1,928 | 34% | |
| 2004 | Dorjee Tshering Lepcha | SDF |
5,668
(Lead: 3,722)
|
74% |
| Sonam Tsh. Bhutia | INC | 1,946 | 26% | |
| 1999 | Dorjee Tsh. Lepcha | SDF |
4,262
(Lead: 1,777)
|
62% |
| Nuk Tsh. Bhutia | SSP | 2,485 | 36% | |
| 1994 | Dorjee Tsh. Lepcha | SSP |
2,955
(Lead: 1,308)
|
50% |
| Samten Tsh. Bhutia | SDF | 1,647 | 28% | |
| 1989 | Chamla Tshering | SSP |
1,968
(Lead: 850)
|
49% |
| Samten Tshering | INC | 1,118 | 28% | |
| 1985 | Chamla Tsering Bhutia | SSP |
2,113
(Lead: 1,467)
|
74% |
| Palden Wangchun | INC | 646 | 23% | |
| 1979 | Samten Tshering | SJP |
731
(Lead: 134)
|
37% |
| Rapzang Lama | SPC | 597 | 30% |
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Sikkim Gangtok Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Gangtok Assembly seat in the 2024 election?
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) won the Gangtok Assembly seat in the 2024 elections, defeating Pintso Chopel Lepcha of the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) by a margin of 2692 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Gangtok constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Gangtok constituency is 50% SKM and 50% SDF, with SKM won 3 times and SDF won 3 times since the 1979 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2024 Gangtok Assembly Election?
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa (SKM) received 57% vote share.
Pintso Chopel Lepcha (SDF) received 23% vote share.
What were the results of the 2024 Gangtok Assembly Election?
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa (SKM) won the 2024 election with 4440 votes, leading by 2692 votes and securing a 57% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Gangtok Assembly constituency fall under?
The Gangtok Assembly constituency falls under the Lok Sabha constituency of district.
What was the margin of victory in the Gangtok Assembly Election 2024?
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa (SKM) won the Gangtok Assembly seat in 2024 with a margin of 2692 votes over Pintso Chopel Lepcha (SDF).
Who were the top candidates for the Gangtok Assembly Election 2024?
The top candidates in the Gangtok Assembly Election 2024 were:
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa (SKM)
Pintso Chopel Lepcha (SDF)
Pema Wangyal Rinzing (BJP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Delay Namgyal Barfungpa (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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