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Upper burtuk Assembly Election Results 2024

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

Kala Rai of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha won the seat by defeating Dilli Ram Thapa of the Bharatiya Janata Party with a margin of 2568 votes.The Upper burtuk 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.

Upper burtuk Assembly Election Results 2024 to 1979

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Upper burtuk Assembly Election Results (2024)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Kala Rai WINNER
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha
6,323
Lead: 2,568
51%
Dilli Ram Thapa Bharatiya Janata Party 3,755 30%
Dil Bahadur Thapa Sikkim Democratic Front 1,623 13%
Bhim Kumar Tamang Citizen Action Party-Sikkim 581 5%
Aita Tamang Indian National Congress 123 1%
Nota None Of The Above 107 1%

Upper burtuk Assembly Election Results (2019)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Dilli Ram Thapa WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
6,107
Lead: 757
52%
Nagendra Bikram Gurung Sikkim Krantikari Morcha 5,350 45%
Aita Tamang Indian National Congress 128 1%
Nota None Of The Above 93 1%
Dal Bahadur Tamang Sikkim Republican Party 59 0%
Philip Lamichaney Hamro Sikkim Party 59 0%

Upper burtuk Assembly Election Results (2014)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Prem Singh Tamang WINNER
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha
5,272
Lead: 573
51%
D. R. Thapa Sikkim Democratic Front 4,699 46%
Ugen Tamang Bharatiya Janta Party 159 2%
Santa Bir Gurung Indian National Congress 124 1%

Upper burtuk Assembly Election Results (2009)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Prem Singh Tamang WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
5,908
Lead: 4,563
79%
Arun Kumar Rai Indian National Congress 1,345 18%
Sumitra Rai Sikkim Himali Rajya Parishad 86 1%
Binod Kumar Adhikari Bharatiya Janta Party 75 1%
Tikendra Sharma Independent 74 1%
Yuwa Raj Gurung Sikkim Gorkha Prajatantric Party 26 0%

Upper burtuk Assembly Election Results (2004)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Menlom Lepcha WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
5,639
Lead: 1,316
57%
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa Indian National Congress 4,323 43%

Upper burtuk Assembly Election Results (1999)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Karma Tempo Namgyal Gyaltsen WINNER
Sikkim Democratic Front
4,326
Lead: 194
50%
O.t.bhutia Sikkim Sangram Parishad 4,132 48%
Ugen Tsh. Lepcha Indian National Congress 155 2%

Upper burtuk Assembly Election Results (1994)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Menlom Lepcha WINNER
Sikkim Sangram Parishad
2,934
Lead: 965
44%
Karma Tempo Namgyal Gyaltsen Sikkim Democratic Front 1,969 29%
O.t. Bhutia Indian National Congress 1,496 22%
Nima Lepcha Independent 207 3%
Uttam Lepcha Revolutionary Socialist Party 48 1%
Nima Tshering Sherpa Independent 34 1%

Upper burtuk Assembly Election Results (1989)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
O. T. Bhutia WINNER
Sikkim Sangram Parishad
3,126
Lead: 1,749
65%
Sonam Pintso Wangdi Indian National Congress 1,377 29%
Phigu Tshering Rising Sun Party 285 6%

Upper burtuk Assembly Election Results (1985)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Ongay Tob Shutia WINNER
Sikkim Sangram Parishad
1,933
Lead: 1,299
61%
Rinzing Ongmo Indian National Congress 634 20%
Namayal Tsering Bhutia Independent 414 13%
Namgey Bhutia Independent 120 4%
Kinga Bhutia Independent 27 1%
Phingu Tshering Sikkim Prajatantra Congress 18 1%

Upper burtuk Assembly Election Results (1979)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Dadul Bhutia WINNER
Sikkim Janata Parishad
948
Lead: 346
39%
Karma Gyampo Bhutia Sikkim Prajatantra Congress 602 25%
Namgyal Tsering Bhutia Janta Party 405 17%
K. Lama Changkapa Sikkim Congress (R) 336 14%
Dawa Tashi Bhutia Independent 79 3%
Tshering Pintso Bhutia Indian National Congress 37 2%
Tenzing Bhutia Independent 16 1%
Needup Lepcha Independent 6 0%
Source: ECI

Strike Rate

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

Upper burtuk MLA List

Year Candidate's Name Votes Lead Vote Share
2024 Kala Rai SKM 6,323 2,568 51%
2019 Dilli Ram Thapa SDF 6,107 757 52%
2014 Prem Singh Tamang SKM 5,272 573 51%
2009 Prem Singh Tamang SDF 5,908 4,563 79%
2004 Menlom Lepcha SDF 5,639 1,316 57%
1999 Karma Tempo Namgyal Gyaltsen SDF 4,326 194 50%
1994 Menlom Lepcha SSP 2,934 965 44%
1989 O. T. Bhutia SSP 3,126 1,749 65%
1985 Ongay Tob Shutia SSP 1,933 1,299 61%
1979 Dadul Bhutia SJP 948 346 39%
Source: ECI

Upper burtuk Past Election Results

Year Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
2024 Kala Rai SKM
6,323
(Lead: 2,568)
51%
Dilli Ram Thapa BJP 3,755 30%
2019 Dilli Ram Thapa SDF
6,107
(Lead: 757)
52%
Nagendra Bikram Gurung SKM 5,350 45%
2014 Prem Singh Tamang SKM
5,272
(Lead: 573)
51%
D. R. Thapa SDF 4,699 46%
2009 Prem Singh Tamang SDF
5,908
(Lead: 4,563)
79%
Arun Kumar Rai INC 1,345 18%
2004 Menlom Lepcha SDF
5,639
(Lead: 1,316)
57%
Delay Namgyal Barfungpa INC 4,323 43%
1999 Karma Tempo Namgyal Gyaltsen SDF
4,326
(Lead: 194)
50%
O.t.bhutia SSP 4,132 48%
1994 Menlom Lepcha SSP
2,934
(Lead: 965)
44%
Karma Tempo Namgyal Gyaltsen SDF 1,969 29%
1989 O. T. Bhutia SSP
3,126
(Lead: 1,749)
65%
Sonam Pintso Wangdi INC 1,377 29%
1985 Ongay Tob Shutia SSP
1,933
(Lead: 1,299)
61%
Rinzing Ongmo INC 634 20%
1979 Dadul Bhutia SJP
948
(Lead: 346)
39%
Karma Gyampo Bhutia SPC 602 25%
Source: ECI

Sikkim Upper burtuk Assembly Elections FAQs

Who won the Upper burtuk Assembly seat in the 2024 election?

Kala Rai of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) won the Upper burtuk Assembly seat in the 2024 elections, defeating Dilli Ram Thapa of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by a margin of 2568 votes.

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

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

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

Kala Rai (SKM) received 51% vote share.
Dilli Ram Thapa (BJP) received 30% vote share.

What were the results of the 2024 Upper burtuk Assembly Election?

Kala Rai (SKM) won the 2024 election with 6323 votes, leading by 2568 votes and securing a 51% vote share.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Upper burtuk Assembly constituency fall under?

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

What was the margin of victory in the Upper burtuk Assembly Election 2024?

Kala Rai (SKM) won the Upper burtuk Assembly seat in 2024 with a margin of 2568 votes over Dilli Ram Thapa (BJP).

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

The Upper burtuk 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), Djongu(bl), Lachen Mangan(bl), Sangha.

Who were the top candidates for the Upper burtuk Assembly Election 2024?

The top candidates in the Upper burtuk Assembly Election 2024 were:
Kala Rai (SKM)
Dilli Ram Thapa (BJP)
Dil Bahadur Thapa (SDF)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Kala Rai (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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