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Rhenock Assembly Election Results 2024

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

P S Tamang of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha won the seat by defeating Som Nath Poudyal of the Sikkim Democratic Front with a margin of 7044 votes.The Rhenock 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.

Rhenock Assembly Election Results 2024 to 1979

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Rhenock Assembly Election Results (2024)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
P S Tamang WINNER
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha
10,094
Lead: 7,044
65%
Som Nath Poudyal Sikkim Democratic Front 3,050 20%
Tika Ram Sharma Citizen Action Party-Sikkim 1,171 7%
Prem Chhetri Bharatiya Janata Party 852 5%
Laxmi Sharma Sikkim Republican Party 170 1%
Nota None Of The Above 162 1%
Kapil Prasad Sapkota Indian National Congress 141 1%

Rhenock Assembly Election Results (2019)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Bishnu Kumar Sharma WINNER
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha
8,039
Lead: 3,086
56%
Hemendra Adhikari Sikkim Democratic Front 4,953 35%
Bharat Kumar Sharma Bharatiya Janata Party 649 5%
Deo Kr Pradhan Indian National Congress 192 1%
Nota None Of The Above 142 1%
Chakrapani Sharma Sikkim Republican Party 122 1%
Biraj Adhikari Hamro Sikkim Party 85 1%
Ramesh Sharma Sikkim United Front 62 0%

Rhenock Assembly Election Results (2014)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Hemendra Adhikari WINNER
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha
6,415
Lead: 954
51%
Bhim Prasad Dhungel Sikkim Democratic Front 5,461 43%
Tilak Kumar Pradhan Independent 474 4%
Padam Bdr. Chettri Indian National Congress 138 1%
Om Prakash Bhandari Independent 99 1%
Nawraj Chettri All India Trinamool Congress 92 1%

Rhenock Assembly Election Results (2009)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Bhim Prasad Dhungel WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
5,611
Lead: 1,443
54%
Kedar Nath Sharma Indian National Congress 4,168 40%
Biraj Adhikari Independent 226 2%
Rudra Khatiwara Sikkim Himali Rajya Parishad 130 1%
Bedan Kumar Chettri Sikkim Gorkha Prajatantric Party 119 1%
Udaya Chandra Ghimiray Communist Party Of India (Marxist) 101 1%
Atri Ram Chandra Poudyal Independent 90 1%

Rhenock Assembly Election Results (2004)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Karna Bdr. Chamling WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
5,662
Lead: 4,606
84%
Arun Kumar Rai Indian National Congress 1,056 16%

Rhenock Assembly Election Results (1999)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Karna Bdr. Chamling WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
3,413
Lead: 160
51%
Krishan Bdr. Rai Sikkim Sangram Parishad 3,253 49%
Damber Singh Gurung Indian National Congress 38 1%

Rhenock Assembly Election Results (1994)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Karna Bdr. Chamling WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
2,619
Lead: 184
49%
Krishna Bdr. Rai Sikkim Sangram Parishad 2,435 46%
Tulshi Ram Sharma Bharatiya Janta Party 137 3%
Purna Kr. Gurung Indian National Congress 87 2%
Hukum Chand Pradhan Independent 26 0%
Amber Gurung Independent 24 0%

Rhenock Assembly Election Results (1989)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Rajendra Prasad Uprety WINNER
Sikkim Sangram Parishad
2,479
Lead: 921
58%
Karna Bahadur Indian National Congress 1,558 36%
Surmadan Chetri Rising Sun Party 196 5%
Tulshiram Sharma Independent 40 1%
D. B. Gurung Independent 24 1%

Rhenock Assembly Election Results (1985)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Tulshi Sharma WINNER
Sikkim Sangram Parishad
1,462
Lead: 549
46%
Karna Bahadur Indian National Congress 913 29%
Khusnarayan Pradhan Independent 379 12%
Mohan Gurung Communist Party Of India (Marxist) 336 11%
Bauikunda Raj Shretha Independent 40 1%
Lok Bagadur Gurung Independent 38 1%
Tsering Thargey Independent 27 1%

Rhenock Assembly Election Results (1979)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Tulshi Sharma WINNER
Sikkim Janata Parishad
622
Lead: 62
26%
Karna Bahadur Independent 560 23%
Udai Chandra Vasistha Indian National Congress 375 16%
Chatra Rai Sikkim Congress (R) 338 14%
Man Bahadur Rai Janta Party 214 9%
Indra Bahadur Rai Sikkim Prajatantra Congress 120 5%
Dilli Ram Dorjee Independent 87 4%
Mani Prasad Rai Independent 50 2%
Nar Bahadur Pradhan Independent 42 2%
Source: ECI

Strike Rate

SDF 57%
SKM 43%
SDF won 4 times and SKM won 3 times since 1979 elections.

Rhenock MLA List

Year Candidate's Name Votes Lead Vote Share
2024 P S Tamang SKM 10,094 7,044 65%
2019 Bishnu Kumar Sharma SKM 8,039 3,086 56%
2014 Hemendra Adhikari SKM 6,415 954 51%
2009 Bhim Prasad Dhungel SDF 5,611 1,443 54%
2004 Karna Bdr. Chamling SDF 5,662 4,606 84%
1999 Karna Bdr. Chamling SDF 3,413 160 51%
1994 Karna Bdr. Chamling SDF 2,619 184 49%
1989 Rajendra Prasad Uprety SSP 2,479 921 58%
1985 Tulshi Sharma SSP 1,462 549 46%
1979 Tulshi Sharma SJP 622 62 26%
Source: ECI

Rhenock Past Election Results

Year Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
2024 P S Tamang SKM
10,094
(Lead: 7,044)
65%
Som Nath Poudyal SDF 3,050 20%
2019 Bishnu Kumar Sharma SKM
8,039
(Lead: 3,086)
56%
Hemendra Adhikari SDF 4,953 35%
2014 Hemendra Adhikari SKM
6,415
(Lead: 954)
51%
Bhim Prasad Dhungel SDF 5,461 43%
2009 Bhim Prasad Dhungel SDF
5,611
(Lead: 1,443)
54%
Kedar Nath Sharma INC 4,168 40%
2004 Karna Bdr. Chamling SDF
5,662
(Lead: 4,606)
84%
Arun Kumar Rai INC 1,056 16%
1999 Karna Bdr. Chamling SDF
3,413
(Lead: 160)
51%
Krishan Bdr. Rai SSP 3,253 49%
1994 Karna Bdr. Chamling SDF
2,619
(Lead: 184)
49%
Krishna Bdr. Rai SSP 2,435 46%
1989 Rajendra Prasad Uprety SSP
2,479
(Lead: 921)
58%
Karna Bahadur INC 1,558 36%
1985 Tulshi Sharma SSP
1,462
(Lead: 549)
46%
Karna Bahadur INC 913 29%
1979 Tulshi Sharma SJP
622
(Lead: 62)
26%
Karna Bahadur IND 560 23%
Source: ECI

Sikkim Rhenock Assembly Elections FAQs

Who won the Rhenock Assembly seat in the 2024 election?

P S Tamang of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) won the Rhenock Assembly seat in the 2024 elections, defeating Som Nath Poudyal of the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) by a margin of 7044 votes.

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

The strike rate in the Rhenock constituency is 57% SDF and 43% SKM, with SDF won 4 times and SKM won 3 times since the 1979 elections.

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

P S Tamang (SKM) received 65% vote share.
Som Nath Poudyal (SDF) received 20% vote share.

What were the results of the 2024 Rhenock Assembly Election?

P S Tamang (SKM) won the 2024 election with 10094 votes, leading by 7044 votes and securing a 65% vote share.

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

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

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

P S Tamang (SKM) won the Rhenock Assembly seat in 2024 with a margin of 7044 votes over Som Nath Poudyal (SDF).

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

The Rhenock 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), 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 Rhenock Assembly Election 2024?

The top candidates in the Rhenock Assembly Election 2024 were:
P S Tamang (SKM)
Som Nath Poudyal (SDF)
Tika Ram Sharma (Citizen Action Party-Sikkim)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with P S Tamang (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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