Kalimpong Assembly Elections 2026
Kalimpong is a key legislative assembly constituency in West Bengal, located in the Darjeeling district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Independent. Ruden Sada Lepcha, from Independent defeated Suva Pradhan of the Bharatiya Janata Party by a margin of 3870 votes.
Kalimpong Assembly constituency is part of the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Raju Bista won the Darjeeling parliamentary seat by defeating Gopal Lama of the All India Trinamool Congress with a margin of 178525 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Kalimpong assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
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Kalimpong Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1977
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Kalimpong Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ruden Sada Lepcha
Winner
|
Independent |
58,206
Lead: 3,870
|
38% |
| Suva Pradhan | Bharatiya Janata Party | 54,336 | 35% |
| Dr. R.b. Bhujel | Independent | 31,856 | 21% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 2,160 | 1% |
| Penjo Gompu Bhutia | National People\'s Party | 1,805 | 1% |
| Songden Lepcha | Independent | 1,720 | 1% |
| Dilip Pradhan | Indian National Congress | 1,715 | 1% |
| Ujjwal Rai | Independent | 1,562 | 1% |
| Bhupendra Lepcha | Independent | 1,503 | 1% |
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sarita Rai
Winner
|
Gojam |
67,693
Lead: 11,431
|
49% |
| Harka Bahadur Chettri | Independent | 56,262 | 41% |
| Kishore Pradhan | Independent | 5,714 | 4% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 3,364 | 2% |
| Amar Loksom | Gorkha Rashtriya Congress | 3,201 | 2% |
| Bhrigu Nath Gupta | Independent | 1,751 | 1% |
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dr. Harka Bahadur Chettri
Winner
|
Gorkha Janmukti Morcha |
109,102
Lead: 101,675
|
87% |
| Prakash Dahal | Gorkha National Liberation Front | 7,427 | 6% |
| Shanti Kumar Sharma | Indian National Congress | 3,399 | 3% |
| Bikram Chhetri | Communist Party Of India | 3,105 | 2% |
| Tribhuwan Rai | Akhil Bharatiya Gorkha League | 1,852 | 1% |
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gaulan Lepcha
Winner
|
Gorkha National Liberation Front |
57,854
Lead: 25,811
|
56% |
| Norden Lama | Independent | 32,043 | 31% |
| Nilay Rai | Communist Party Of India | 5,580 | 5% |
| Kalyan Kumar Dewan | Independent | 5,032 | 5% |
| Major S.r.bhutia | Bahujan Samaj Party | 2,214 | 2% |
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Goulan Lepcha
Winner
|
Gorkha National Liberation Front |
51,983
Lead: 25,004
|
58% |
| Norden Lama | Independent | 26,979 | 30% |
| Mohan Singh Rai (dukhun) | Communist Party Of India | 6,380 | 7% |
| Chater Leslie John | Bharatiya Janata Party | 4,803 | 5% |
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gaulan Lepcha
Winner
|
Gorkha National Liberation Front |
50,362
Lead: 33,241
|
50% |
| Norden Lama | Akhil Bharatiya Gorkha League (budhiman Garung) | 17,121 | 17% |
| N.t. Moktan | Independent | 9,683 | 10% |
| Mohan Singh Rai | Communist Party Of India | 8,242 | 8% |
| Puran Lohar | Bharatiya Janata Party | 2,114 | 2% |
| Suren Khati | Independent | 1,497 | 1% |
| Leslie John Chater | Independent | 905 | 1% |
| Benoy Khati | Independent | 512 | 1% |
| Ashok Rai | Independent | 386 | 0% |
| Garjaman Singh Cintury | Independent | 314 | 0% |
| Pasang Sada | Independent | 211 | 0% |
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Nima Tshering Moktan
Winner
|
Independent |
48,332
Lead: 31,926
|
56% |
| Mohan Singh Rai (dukhun) | Communist Party Of India | 16,406 | 19% |
| Udai Prakash Rai | Bharatiya Janata Party | 8,418 | 10% |
| Leslie John Chater | Independent | 3,886 | 5% |
| C.b. Rana | Independent | 2,030 | 2% |
| R. B. Khatiwara | Independent | 1,454 | 2% |
| S.r. Bhutia | Independent | 468 | 1% |
| R. K. Suman | Independent | 401 | 0% |
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results (1987)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mohansing Rai
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India |
964
Lead: 887
|
88% |
| Tashi Tshering Lepcha | Indian National Congress | 77 | 7% |
| Bhim Kumar Rai | Independent | 11 | 1% |
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results (1982)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Renu Leena Subba
Winner
|
Independent |
15,154
Lead: 9,194
|
51% |
| Badrinayaran Pradhan | Independent | 5,960 | 20% |
| Mohan Singh Rai | Communist Party Of India | 5,344 | 18% |
| Tashi Tshering Lepcha | Independent | 1,587 | 5% |
| Ran Bahadur Khatiwara | Independent | 478 | 2% |
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Subha Renuleena
Winner
|
Independent |
13,983
Lead: 4,938
|
42% |
| Gurung Gajendra | Indian National Congress | 9,045 | 27% |
| Pradhan Santosh | Janta Party | 4,746 | 14% |
| Ramshankar Prasad | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 4,567 | 14% |
| Khagendra Songpangbay | Independent | 418 | 1% |
Strike Rate
Kalimpong MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ruden Sada Lepcha | IND | 58,206 | 3,870 | 38% |
| 2016 | Sarita Rai | GOJAM | 67,693 | 11,431 | 49% |
| 2011 | Dr. Harka Bahadur Chettri | GOJAM | 109,102 | 101,675 | 87% |
| 2006 | Gaulan Lepcha | GNLF | 57,854 | 25,811 | 56% |
| 2001 | Goulan Lepcha | GNLF | 51,983 | 25,004 | 58% |
| 1996 | Gaulan Lepcha | GNLF | 50,362 | 33,241 | 50% |
| 1991 | Nima Tshering Moktan | IND | 48,332 | 31,926 | 56% |
| 1987 | Mohansing Rai | CPI | 964 | 887 | 88% |
| 1982 | Renu Leena Subba | IND | 15,154 | 9,194 | 51% |
| 1977 | Subha Renuleena | IND | 13,983 | 4,938 | 42% |
Kalimpong Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ruden Sada Lepcha | IND |
58,206
(Lead: 3,870)
|
38% |
| Suva Pradhan | BJP | 54,336 | 35% | |
| 2016 | Sarita Rai | GOJAM |
67,693
(Lead: 11,431)
|
49% |
| Harka Bahadur Chettri | IND | 56,262 | 41% | |
| 2011 | Dr. Harka Bahadur Chettri | GOJAM |
109,102
(Lead: 101,675)
|
87% |
| Prakash Dahal | GNLF | 7,427 | 6% | |
| 2006 | Gaulan Lepcha | GNLF |
57,854
(Lead: 25,811)
|
56% |
| Norden Lama | IND | 32,043 | 31% | |
| 2001 | Goulan Lepcha | GNLF |
51,983
(Lead: 25,004)
|
58% |
| Norden Lama | IND | 26,979 | 30% | |
| 1996 | Gaulan Lepcha | GNLF |
50,362
(Lead: 33,241)
|
50% |
| Norden Lama | ABGL | 17,121 | 17% | |
| 1991 | Nima Tshering Moktan | IND |
48,332
(Lead: 31,926)
|
56% |
| Mohan Singh Rai (dukhun) | CPI | 16,406 | 19% | |
| 1987 | Mohansing Rai | CPI |
964
(Lead: 887)
|
88% |
| Tashi Tshering Lepcha | INC | 77 | 7% | |
| 1982 | Renu Leena Subba | IND |
15,154
(Lead: 9,194)
|
51% |
| Badrinayaran Pradhan | IND | 5,960 | 20% | |
| 1977 | Subha Renuleena | IND |
13,983
(Lead: 4,938)
|
42% |
| Gurung Gajendra | INC | 9,045 | 27% |
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West Bengal Kalimpong Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Kalimpong Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
Ruden Sada Lepcha of the Independent (IND) won the Kalimpong Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Suva Pradhan of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by a margin of 3870 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Kalimpong constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Kalimpong constituency is 57% IND and 43% GNLF, with IND won 4 times and GNLF won 3 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Kalimpong Assembly Election?
Ruden Sada Lepcha (IND) received 38.00% vote share.
Suva Pradhan (BJP) received 35.00% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Kalimpong Assembly Election?
Ruden Sada Lepcha (IND) won the 2021 election with 58206 votes, leading by 3870 votes and securing a 38.00% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Kalimpong Assembly constituency fall under?
The Kalimpong Assembly constituency falls under the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency of Darjiling district.
What was the margin of victory in the Kalimpong Assembly Election 2021?
Ruden Sada Lepcha (IND) won the Kalimpong Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 3870 votes over Suva Pradhan (BJP).
What are the key constituencies in the Darjeeling Lok Sabha area?
The Kalimpong Assembly constituency is part of the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Darjeeling, Kurseong, Matigara-naxalbari(sc), Siliguri, Phansidewa (st), Chopra.
Who were the top candidates for the Kalimpong Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Kalimpong Assembly Election 2021 were:
Ruden Sada Lepcha (IND)
Suva Pradhan (BJP)
Dr. R.b. Bhujel (IND)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Ruden Sada Lepcha (IND) 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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