The Sangha constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2024 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise .
Sonam Lama of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha won the seat by defeating Tsetan Tashi Bhutia of the Bharatiya Janata Party with a margin of 865 votes.The Sangha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sonam Lama
WINNER
|
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha |
1,919
Lead: 865
|
60% |
| Tsetan Tashi Bhutia | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,054 | 33% |
| Tshering Lama | Sikkim Democratic Front | 114 | 4% |
| Norcho Lepcha | Citizen Action Party-Sikkim | 97 | 3% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 14 | 0% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sonam Lama
WINNER
|
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha |
1,488
Lead: 630
|
63% |
| Tshering Lama | Sikkim Democratic Front | 858 | 36% |
| Karma Tashi Bhutia | Indian National Congress | 17 | 1% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 13 | 1% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sonam Lama
WINNER
|
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha |
1,096
Lead: 125
|
50% |
| Palden Lachungpa | Sikkim Democratic Front | 971 | 45% |
| Tshering Lama | Indian National Congress | 108 | 5% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Phetook Tsh. Bhutia
WINNER
|
Sikkim Democratic Front |
980
Lead: 55
|
49% |
| Tshering Lama | Indian National Congress | 925 | 47% |
| Samdup Dorjee Lama | Bharatiya Janta Party | 75 | 4% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tshering Lama
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
675
Lead: 88
|
32% |
| Palden Lama | Independent | 587 | 28% |
| Namkha Gyaltse Bhutia | Sikkim Democratic Front | 449 | 22% |
| Thinley Gyatso Lepcha | Independent | 310 | 15% |
| Samdup Dorjee Lama | Bharatiya Janta Party | 52 | 2% |
| Sonam Dorjee | Independent | 15 | 1% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Palden Lama
WINNER
|
Independent |
1,309
Lead: 939
|
66% |
| Namkha Gyaltsen Lama | Indian National Congress | 370 | 19% |
| Dorjee Dadul Lama | Sikkim Sangram Parishad | 294 | 15% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Namkhagyaltsen Lama
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
767
Lead: 124
|
47% |
| Palden Lama | Sikkim Democratic Front | 643 | 39% |
| Sherab Dorji | Independent | 150 | 9% |
| Karma Tenpa | Independent | 40 | 2% |
| Tshering Lama | Independent | 16 | 1% |
| Danen Lama | Independent | 13 | 1% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Nanjha Gyaltsen
WINNER
|
Sikkim Sangram Parishad |
806
Lead: 384
|
55% |
| Bazing | Independent | 422 | 29% |
| Rikzing Lama | Indian National Congress | 200 | 14% |
| Pegyal | Rising Sun Party | 38 | 3% |
| Kalzang Lama | Independent | 5 | 0% |
| Tshering Lama | Denzong Peoples Chogpi | 2 | 0% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Namkha Gyaltsen
WINNER
|
Sikkim Sangram Parishad |
383
Lead: 34
|
52% |
| Lachen Gomchen Rinpochi | Indian National Congress | 349 | 48% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lhachen Ganchen Rimpuchhi
WINNER
|
Independent |
733
Lead: 688
|
94% |
| Pema Lama | Sikkim Prajatantra Congress | 45 | 6% |
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sonam Lama | SKM | 1,919 | 865 | 60% |
| 2019 | Sonam Lama | SKM | 1,488 | 630 | 63% |
| 2014 | Sonam Lama | SKM | 1,096 | 125 | 50% |
| 2009 | Phetook Tsh. Bhutia | SDF | 980 | 55 | 49% |
| 2004 | Tshering Lama | INC | 675 | 88 | 32% |
| 1999 | Palden Lama | IND | 1,309 | 939 | 66% |
| 1994 | Namkhagyaltsen Lama | INC | 767 | 124 | 47% |
| 1989 | Nanjha Gyaltsen | SSP | 806 | 384 | 55% |
| 1985 | Namkha Gyaltsen | SSP | 383 | 34 | 52% |
| 1979 | Lhachen Ganchen Rimpuchhi | IND | 733 | 688 | 94% |
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sonam Lama | SKM |
1,919
(Lead: 865)
|
60% |
| Tsetan Tashi Bhutia | BJP | 1,054 | 33% | |
| 2019 | Sonam Lama | SKM |
1,488
(Lead: 630)
|
63% |
| Tshering Lama | SDF | 858 | 36% | |
| 2014 | Sonam Lama | SKM |
1,096
(Lead: 125)
|
50% |
| Palden Lachungpa | SDF | 971 | 45% | |
| 2009 | Phetook Tsh. Bhutia | SDF |
980
(Lead: 55)
|
49% |
| Tshering Lama | INC | 925 | 47% | |
| 2004 | Tshering Lama | INC |
675
(Lead: 88)
|
32% |
| Palden Lama | IND | 587 | 28% | |
| 1999 | Palden Lama | IND |
1,309
(Lead: 939)
|
66% |
| Namkha Gyaltsen Lama | INC | 370 | 19% | |
| 1994 | Namkhagyaltsen Lama | INC |
767
(Lead: 124)
|
47% |
| Palden Lama | SDF | 643 | 39% | |
| 1989 | Nanjha Gyaltsen | SSP |
806
(Lead: 384)
|
55% |
| Bazing | IND | 422 | 29% | |
| 1985 | Namkha Gyaltsen | SSP |
383
(Lead: 34)
|
52% |
| Lachen Gomchen Rinpochi | INC | 349 | 48% | |
| 1979 | Lhachen Ganchen Rimpuchhi | IND |
733
(Lead: 688)
|
94% |
| Pema Lama | SPC | 45 | 6% |
All 32 Assembly Constituencies in Sikkim
Sonam Lama of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) won the Sangha Assembly seat in the 2024 elections, defeating Tsetan Tashi Bhutia of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by a margin of 865 votes.
The strike rate in the Sangha constituency is 60% SKM and 40% INC, with SKM won 3 times and INC won 2 times since the 1979 elections.
Sonam Lama (SKM) received 60% vote share.
Tsetan Tashi Bhutia (BJP) received 33% vote share.
Sonam Lama (SKM) won the 2024 election with 1919 votes, leading by 865 votes and securing a 60% vote share.
The Sangha Assembly constituency falls under the Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency of Sangha district.
Sonam Lama (SKM) won the Sangha Assembly seat in 2024 with a margin of 865 votes over Tsetan Tashi Bhutia (BJP).
The Sangha 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), Rhenock, Chujachen, Gnathang-machong(bl), Namcheybung, Shyari(bl), Martam-rumtek (bl), Upper Tadong, Arithang, Gangtok(bl), Upper Burtuk, Djongu(bl), Lachen Mangan(bl).
The top candidates in the Sangha Assembly Election 2024 were:
Sonam Lama (SKM)
Tsetan Tashi Bhutia (BJP)
Tshering Lama (SDF)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Sonam Lama (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.