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Rinchenpong Assembly Election Results 2024

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

Erung Tenzing Lepcha of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha won the seat by defeating Norden Bhutia of the Sikkim Democratic Front with a margin of 6400 votes. For all breaking news, trends, and analysis, stay tuned.

Rinchenpong Assembly Election Results 2024 to 1979

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Rinchenpong Assembly Election Results (2024)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Erung Tenzing Lepcha WINNER
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha
9,624
Lead: 6,400
69%
Norden Bhutia Sikkim Democratic Front 3,224 23%
Dawa Ongdi Lepcha Citizen Action Party-Sikkim 552 4%
Sancho Lepcha Bharatiya Janata Party 328 2%
Nota None Of The Above 239 2%

Rinchenpong Assembly Election Results (2019)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Karma Sonam Lepcha WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
6,582
Lead: 1,069
52%
Phurba Tsh. Bhutia Sikkim Krantikari Morcha 5,513 44%
Sancho Lepcha Bharatiya Janata Party 303 2%
Nota None Of The Above 109 1%
Phurchung Lepcha Indian National Congress 92 1%

Rinchenpong Assembly Election Results (2014)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Karma Sonam Lepcha WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
7,347
Lead: 4,456
69%
Pema Kinzang Bhutia Sikkim Krantikari Morcha 2,891 27%
Laten Tshering Sherpa Bharatiya Janta Party 186 2%
Karsang Sherpa Indian National Congress 132 1%
Phur Tshering Lepcha All India Trinamool Congress 93 1%

Rinchenpong Assembly Election Results (2009)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Dawa Norbu Takarpa WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
6,438
Lead: 4,293
73%
Pema Kinzang Bhutia Indian National Congress 2,145 24%
Phurba Sherpa Sikkim Gorkha Prajatantric Party 160 2%
Karsang Sherpa Sikkim Himali Rajya Parishad 114 1%

Rinchenpong Assembly Election Results (2004)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Narendra Kumar Subba WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
4,029
Lead: 2,550
72%
Puspak Ram Subba Indian National Congress 1,479 26%
Om Prakash Bista Independent 48 1%
Puran Kumar Chettri Independent 46 1%

Rinchenpong Assembly Election Results (1999)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Tulshi Pd. Pradhan WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
2,353
Lead: 333
46%
Birendra Subba Sikkim Sangram Parishad 2,020 39%
Laxmi Prashad Tiwari Indian National Congress 770 15%

Rinchenpong Assembly Election Results (1994)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Tulshi Pd. Pradhan WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
2,007
Lead: 455
43%
Birendra Subba Sikkim Sangram Parishad 1,552 34%
Birbal Tamling Indian National Congress 967 21%
Pushpa Lall Sharma Revolutionary Socialist Party 30 1%
Vir Man Subba Independent 29 1%

Rinchenpong Assembly Election Results (1989)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Bir Bal Subba WINNER
Sikkim Sangram Parishad
2,624
Lead: 1,623
69%
Ram Chandra Poudyal Rising Sun Party 1,001 26%
Janardhan Limboo Denzong Peoples Chogpi 83 2%
Ran Bahadur Subba Indian National Congress 60 2%
Dhan Lall Lamboo Independent 21 1%

Rinchenpong Assembly Election Results (1985)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Birbal Subba WINNER
Sikkim Sangram Parishad
1,287
Lead: 71
44%
Manita Prdhan Indian National Congress 1,216 41%
Birkha Bahadur Subba Independent 314 11%
Dhanlal Subba Independent 48 2%
Gangaram Independent 41 1%
Harish Chandra Sikkim Prajatantra Congress 12 0%
Bhakta Bahadur Chetri Independent 11 0%
Mohan Limboo Independent 10 0%

Rinchenpong Assembly Election Results (1979)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Til Bahadur Limbu WINNER
Sikkim Janata Parishad
688
Lead: 269
33%
Manita Pradhan Sikkim Congress (R) 419 20%
Moni Prasad Subba Independent 305 15%
Needup Lepcha Independent 112 5%
Mani Raj Rai Janta Party 70 3%
Devi Prasad Gurung Independent 25 1%
Padam Singh Subba Independent 18 1%
Jag Bahadur Chhetri Independent 16 1%
Source: ECI

Strike Rate

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

Rinchenpong MLA List

Year Candidate's Name Votes Lead Vote Share
2024 Erung Tenzing Lepcha SKM 9,624 6,400 69%
2019 Karma Sonam Lepcha SDF 6,582 1,069 52%
2014 Karma Sonam Lepcha SDF 7,347 4,456 69%
2009 Dawa Norbu Takarpa SDF 6,438 4,293 73%
2004 Narendra Kumar Subba SDF 4,029 2,550 72%
1999 Tulshi Pd. Pradhan SDF 2,353 333 46%
1994 Tulshi Pd. Pradhan SDF 2,007 455 43%
1989 Bir Bal Subba SSP 2,624 1,623 69%
1985 Birbal Subba SSP 1,287 71 44%
1979 Til Bahadur Limbu SJP 688 269 33%
Source: ECI

Rinchenpong Past Election Results

Year Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
2024 Erung Tenzing Lepcha SKM
9,624
(Lead: 6,400)
69%
Norden Bhutia SDF 3,224 23%
2019 Karma Sonam Lepcha SDF
6,582
(Lead: 1,069)
52%
Phurba Tsh. Bhutia SKM 5,513 44%
2014 Karma Sonam Lepcha SDF
7,347
(Lead: 4,456)
69%
Pema Kinzang Bhutia SKM 2,891 27%
2009 Dawa Norbu Takarpa SDF
6,438
(Lead: 4,293)
73%
Pema Kinzang Bhutia INC 2,145 24%
2004 Narendra Kumar Subba SDF
4,029
(Lead: 2,550)
72%
Puspak Ram Subba INC 1,479 26%
1999 Tulshi Pd. Pradhan SDF
2,353
(Lead: 333)
46%
Birendra Subba SSP 2,020 39%
1994 Tulshi Pd. Pradhan SDF
2,007
(Lead: 455)
43%
Birendra Subba SSP 1,552 34%
1989 Bir Bal Subba SSP
2,624
(Lead: 1,623)
69%
Ram Chandra Poudyal RIS 1,001 26%
1985 Birbal Subba SSP
1,287
(Lead: 71)
44%
Manita Prdhan INC 1,216 41%
1979 Til Bahadur Limbu SJP
688
(Lead: 269)
33%
Manita Pradhan SCR 419 20%
Source: ECI

Sikkim Rinchenpong Assembly Elections FAQs

Who won the Rinchenpong Assembly seat in the 2024 election?

Erung Tenzing Lepcha of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) won the Rinchenpong Assembly seat in the 2024 elections, defeating Norden Bhutia of the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) by a margin of 6400 votes.

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

The strike rate in the Rinchenpong 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 Rinchenpong Assembly Election?

Erung Tenzing Lepcha (SKM) received 69% vote share.
Norden Bhutia (SDF) received 23% vote share.

What were the results of the 2024 Rinchenpong Assembly Election?

Erung Tenzing Lepcha (SKM) won the 2024 election with 9624 votes, leading by 6400 votes and securing a 69% vote share.

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

The Rinchenpong Assembly constituency falls under the Lok Sabha constituency of district.

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

Erung Tenzing Lepcha (SKM) won the Rinchenpong Assembly seat in 2024 with a margin of 6400 votes over Norden Bhutia (SDF).

Who were the top candidates for the Rinchenpong Assembly Election 2024?

The top candidates in the Rinchenpong Assembly Election 2024 were:
Erung Tenzing Lepcha (SKM)
Norden Bhutia (SDF)
Dawa Ongdi Lepcha (Citizen Action Party-Sikkim)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Erung Tenzing Lepcha (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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