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Melli Assembly Election Results 2024

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

Nar Bahadur Pradhan of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha won the seat by defeating Ganesh Kumar Rai of the Citizen Action Party-Sikkim with a margin of 4283 votes.The Melli 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.

Melli Assembly Election Results 2024 to 1979

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Melli Assembly Election Results (2024)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Nar Bahadur Pradhan WINNER
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha
7,904
Lead: 4,283
58%
Ganesh Kumar Rai Citizen Action Party-Sikkim 3,621 27%
Nirmal Kumar Pradhan Sikkim Democratic Front 1,321 10%
Yogen Rai Bharatiya Janata Party 582 4%
Rupen Karki Independent 109 1%
Nota None Of The Above 99 1%

Melli Assembly Election Results (2019)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Farwanti Tamang WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
6,354
Lead: 865
50%
Tilak Basnet Sikkim Krantikari Morcha 5,489 43%
Bhola Chawhan Bharatiya Janata Party 382 3%
Nota None Of The Above 166 1%
Hari Basnett Indian National Congress 121 1%
Bal Bir Tamang Sikkim Republican Party 70 1%
Lall Bahadur Chettri Hamro Sikkim Party 63 0%

Melli Assembly Election Results (2014)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Tulshi Devi Rai WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
7,655
Lead: 4,249
68%
Prem Bahadur Karki Sikkim Krantikari Morcha 3,406 30%
Man Bahadur Rai Indian National Congress 132 1%

Melli Assembly Election Results (2009)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Tulshi Devi Rai WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
6,307
Lead: 3,853
67%
Dil Kri. Chhetri Indian National Congress 2,454 26%
Bhola Chawan Bharatiya Janta Party 148 2%
Bhagirath Bhandari Communist Party Of India (Marxist) 130 1%
Shiva Das Rai Independent 119 1%
Phulchand Rai Sikkim Gorkha Prajatantric Party 84 1%
Jashram Rai Nationalist Congress Party 68 1%
Tilak Psd. Rai Sikkim Jan-ekta Party 37 0%

Melli Assembly Election Results (2004)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Chandra Bahadur Karki WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
0
Lead: -3,284
0%

Melli Assembly Election Results (1999)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Kedar Nath Rai WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
3,284
Lead: 1,601
66%
Manoj Rai Sikkim Sangram Parishad 1,683 34%
Purna Bahadur Rai Indian National Congress 25 1%

Melli Assembly Election Results (1994)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Kedar Nath Rai WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
2,301
Lead: 832
53%
Bedu Singh Panth Sikkim Sangram Parishad 1,469 34%
Chandra Lal Rai Indian National Congress 495 11%
Manoj Rai Independent 66 2%
Suraj Kumar Khartam Independent 9 0%

Melli Assembly Election Results (1989)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Bedu Singh Pant WINNER
Sikkim Sangram Parishad
2,930
Lead: 2,699
89%
Suk Bahadur Rai Indian National Congress 231 7%
Kul Bahadur Rai Rising Sun Party 145 4%

Melli Assembly Election Results (1985)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Bedu Singh Chettri WINNER
Sikkim Sangram Parishad
1,704
Lead: 1,066
69%
Chandra Das Rai Indian National Congress 638 26%
Sonam Pintso Takapa Independent 78 3%
Prem Singh Rai Independent 19 1%
Kharka Bahadur Rai Independent 15 1%
Panduram Rai Janta Party 12 0%

Melli Assembly Election Results (1979)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Garjaman Gurung WINNER
Sikkim Prajatantra Congress
504
Lead: 96
34%
Durga Prasad Rajalim Sikkim Janata Parishad 408 28%
Pandu Ram Rai Janta Party 175 12%
Passang Sherpu Sikkim Congress (R) 147 10%
Sonam Tobden Bhutia Independent 116 8%
Suraj Kumar Khartam Indian National Congress 47 3%
Nimu Tenzing Bhutia Independent 29 2%
Gyampo Bhutia Independent 17 1%
Dojee Dazom Bhutia Independent 14 1%
Norden Bhutia Independent 9 1%
Source: ECI

Strike Rate

SDF 75%
SSP 25%
SDF won 6 times and SSP won 2 times since 1979 elections.

Melli MLA List

Year Candidate's Name Votes Lead Vote Share
2024 Nar Bahadur Pradhan SKM 7,904 4,283 58%
2019 Farwanti Tamang SDF 6,354 865 50%
2014 Tulshi Devi Rai SDF 7,655 4,249 68%
2009 Tulshi Devi Rai SDF 6,307 3,853 67%
2004 Chandra Bahadur Karki SDF 0 -3,284 0%
1999 Kedar Nath Rai SDF 3,284 1,601 66%
1994 Kedar Nath Rai SDF 2,301 832 53%
1989 Bedu Singh Pant SSP 2,930 2,699 89%
1985 Bedu Singh Chettri SSP 1,704 1,066 69%
1979 Garjaman Gurung SPC 504 96 34%
Source: ECI

Melli Past Election Results

Year Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
2024 Nar Bahadur Pradhan SKM
7,904
(Lead: 4,283)
58%
Ganesh Kumar Rai Citizen Action Party-Sikkim 3,621 27%
2019 Farwanti Tamang SDF
6,354
(Lead: 865)
50%
Tilak Basnet SKM 5,489 43%
2014 Tulshi Devi Rai SDF
7,655
(Lead: 4,249)
68%
Prem Bahadur Karki SKM 3,406 30%
2009 Tulshi Devi Rai SDF
6,307
(Lead: 3,853)
67%
Dil Kri. Chhetri INC 2,454 26%
2004 Chandra Bahadur Karki SDF
0
(Lead: -3,284)
0%
1999 Kedar Nath Rai SDF
3,284
(Lead: 1,601)
66%
Manoj Rai SSP 1,683 34%
1994 Kedar Nath Rai SDF
2,301
(Lead: 832)
53%
Bedu Singh Panth SSP 1,469 34%
1989 Bedu Singh Pant SSP
2,930
(Lead: 2,699)
89%
Suk Bahadur Rai INC 231 7%
1985 Bedu Singh Chettri SSP
1,704
(Lead: 1,066)
69%
Chandra Das Rai INC 638 26%
1979 Garjaman Gurung SPC
504
(Lead: 96)
34%
Durga Prasad Rajalim SJP 408 28%
Source: ECI

Sikkim Melli Assembly Elections FAQs

Who won the Melli Assembly seat in the 2024 election?

Nar Bahadur Pradhan of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) won the Melli Assembly seat in the 2024 elections, defeating Ganesh Kumar Rai of the Citizen Action Party-Sikkim (Citizen Action Party-Sikkim) by a margin of 4283 votes.

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

The strike rate in the Melli 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 Melli Assembly Election?

Nar Bahadur Pradhan (SKM) received 58% vote share.
Ganesh Kumar Rai (Citizen Action Party-Sikkim) received 27% vote share.

What were the results of the 2024 Melli Assembly Election?

Nar Bahadur Pradhan (SKM) won the 2024 election with 7904 votes, leading by 4283 votes and securing a 58% vote share.

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

The Melli Assembly constituency falls under the Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency of South district.

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

Nar Bahadur Pradhan (SKM) won the Melli Assembly seat in 2024 with a margin of 4283 votes over Ganesh Kumar Rai (Citizen Action Party-Sikkim).

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

The Melli 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, Namthang-rateypani, Temi-namphing, Rangang-yangang, Khamdong-singtam, West Pendam(sc), Rhenock, Chujachen, 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 Melli Assembly Election 2024?

The top candidates in the Melli Assembly Election 2024 were:
Nar Bahadur Pradhan (SKM)
Ganesh Kumar Rai (Citizen Action Party-Sikkim)
Nirmal Kumar Pradhan (SDF)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Nar Bahadur Pradhan (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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