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Sangha Assembly Election Results 2024

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.

Sangha Assembly Election Results 2024 to 1979

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Sangha Assembly Election Results (2024)

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%

Sangha Assembly Election Results (2019)

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%

Sangha Assembly Election Results (2014)

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%

Sangha Assembly Election Results (2009)

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%

Sangha Assembly Election Results (2004)

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%

Sangha Assembly Election Results (1999)

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%

Sangha Assembly Election Results (1994)

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%

Sangha Assembly Election Results (1989)

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%

Sangha Assembly Election Results (1985)

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%

Sangha Assembly Election Results (1979)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Lhachen Ganchen Rimpuchhi WINNER
Independent
733
Lead: 688
94%
Pema Lama Sikkim Prajatantra Congress 45 6%
Source: ECI

Strike Rate

SKM 60%
INC 40%
SKM won 3 times and INC won 2 times since 1979 elections.

Sangha MLA List

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%
Source: ECI

Sangha Past Election Results

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%
Source: ECI

Sikkim Sangha Assembly Elections FAQs

Who won the Sangha Assembly seat in the 2024 election?

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.

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

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.

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

Sonam Lama (SKM) received 60% vote share.
Tsetan Tashi Bhutia (BJP) received 33% vote share.

What were the results of the 2024 Sangha Assembly Election?

Sonam Lama (SKM) won the 2024 election with 1919 votes, leading by 865 votes and securing a 60% vote share.

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

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

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

Sonam Lama (SKM) won the Sangha Assembly seat in 2024 with a margin of 865 votes over Tsetan Tashi Bhutia (BJP).

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

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).

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

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.

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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