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.
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chandra Bahadur Karki
WINNER
|
Sikkim Democratic Front |
0
Lead: -3,284
|
0% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
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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.
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.
Nar Bahadur Pradhan (SKM) received 58% vote share.
Ganesh Kumar Rai (Citizen Action Party-Sikkim) received 27% vote share.
Nar Bahadur Pradhan (SKM) won the 2024 election with 7904 votes, leading by 4283 votes and securing a 58% vote share.
The Melli Assembly constituency falls under the Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency of South district.
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).
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.
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.
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.