Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency is a Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian parliament) constituency which covers the entire area of the state of Sikkim.
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Lok Sabha constituency | |
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Constituency details | |
Country | India |
Region | Northeast India |
State | Sikkim |
Assembly constituencies | 32: Yoksam–Tashiding (BL), Yangthang, Maneybong Dentam, Gyalshing-Barnyak, Rinchenpong (BL), Daramdin (BL), Soreng-Chakung, Salghari-Zoom (SC), Barfung (BL), Poklok-Kamrang, Namchi-Singhithang, Melli, Namthang-Rateypani, Temi-Namphing, Rangang-Yangang, Tumin Lingee (BL), Khamdong-Singtam, West Pendam (SC), Rhenock, Chujachen, Gnathang-Machong (BL), Namchaybong, Shyari (BL), Martam-Rumtek (BL), Upper Tadong, Arithang, Gangtok (BL), Upper Burtuk, Kabi Lungchok (BL), Djongu (BL), Lachen-Mangan (BL), and Sangha[1] |
Established | 1977 |
Total electors | 4,64,140[2] |
Reservation | None |
Member of Parliament | |
18th Lok Sabha | |
Incumbent | |
Party | Sikkim Krantikari Morcha |
Elected year | 2024 |
Sikkim participated in its first general elections in 1977 after joining the Union in 1975. Its first member of parliament (MP) was Chatra Bahadur Chhetri of the Indian National Congress who was elected unopposed. The current MP is Indra Hang Subba, who has represented the constituency since 2019. His term is expected to end in May 2024.
Most Successful parties from Sikkim Lok Sabha
Assembly Segments
Since Sikkim has only one Lok Sabha constituency, it comprises all 32 Assembly constituencies of the state.
Members of Parliament
^By Poll
Election results
20th century
General election 1977
In the first election after Sikkim joined the Union, Indian National Congress candidate, Chhatra Bahadur Chhetri was elected unopposed.[3][15][16]
General election 1980
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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SJP | Pahal Man Subba | 31,750 | 61.65 | N/A | |
Sikkim Congress (R) | R. C. Paudyal | 11,632 | 22.59 | N/A | |
Sikkim Prajatantra Congress | Indra Bahudar Rai | 5,125 | 9.95 | N/A | |
Independent | Ram Prasad Sharma | 1,073 | 2.08 | N/A | |
INC(U) | Kharananda Adhikari | 943 | 1.83 | N/A | |
Independent | Ashok Kumar Subba | 801 | 1.56 | N/A | |
Independent | Damber Kumari Pradhan | 179 | 0.35 | N/A | |
Majority | 20,118 | 39.06 | N/A | ||
Turnout | 52,895 | 44.74 | N/A | ||
SJP gain from INC | Swing |
General election 1984
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Independent | Nar Bahadur Bhandari | 56,614 | 68.50 | N/A | |
INC | Pahal Man Subba | 21,327 | 25.81 | N/A | |
Independent | Bishnu Kumar Rai | 1,717 | 2.08 | N/A | |
Independent | Lal Bhadur Basnet | 936 | 1.13 | N/A | |
CPI | Bhim Bahadur Mishra | 843 | 1.02 | N/A | |
JP | Ashok Kumar Subba | 604 | 0.73 | N/A | |
Independent | Phur Tshering Lepcha | 495 | 0.60 | N/A | |
Independent | Baldeoram Harijan | 110 | 0.13 | N/A | |
Majority | 35,287 | 42.69 | ![]() | ||
Turnout | 86,024 | 57.64 | ![]() | ||
Independent gain from SJP | Swing |
General election 1989
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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SSP | Nandu Thapa | 91,608 | 68.52 | N/A | |
INC | Dil Kumari Bhandari | 28,822 | 21.56 | ![]() | |
Rising Sun Party | Ram Chandra Poudyal | 12,858 | 9.62 | N/A | |
Independent | Sonam Topgyal Gensapa | 411 | 0.31 | N/A | |
Majority | 62,786 | 46.96 | ![]() | ||
Turnout | 138,698 | 72.01 | ![]() | ||
SSP hold | Swing |
General election 1991
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSP | Dil Kumari Bhandari | 103,970 | 90.12 | ![]() | |
Independent | Phur Tshering Lepcha | 3,759 | 3.26 | N/A | |
CPI(M) | Dukanath Nepal | 3,372 | 2.92 | N/A | |
Independent | Bharat Basnet | 2,688 | 2.33 | N/A | |
Independent | Kharga Bhaadur Subba | 867 | 0.75 | N/A | |
Independent | Mandadara Sharma | 536 | 0.46 | N/A | |
Independent | Yognidhi Bhandari | 181 | 0.16 | N/A | |
Majority | 100,211 | 86.86 | ![]() | ||
Turnout | 118,502 | 58.75 | ![]() | ||
SSP hold | Swing |
General election 1996
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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SDF | Bhim Prasad Dahal | 124,218 | 72.15 | N/A | |
SSP | Nar Bahadur Bhandari | 42,175 | 24.50 | ![]() | |
Independent | Nandalal Gurung | 4,263 | 2.48 | N/A | |
Independent | Dhan Bahadur Tamang | 436 | 0.25 | N/A | |
Independent | Krishna Chandra Pradhan | 421 | 0.24 | N/A | |
Independent | Nabin Chandra Subba | 410 | 0.24 | N/A | |
Independent | Bhagwan Prasad | 251 | 0.15 | N/A | |
Majority | 82,043 | 47.65 | ![]() | ||
Turnout | 177,440 | 77.43 | ![]() | ||
SDF gain from SSP | Swing |
General election 1998
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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SDF | Bhim Prasad Dahal | 102,440 | 65.72 | ![]() | |
INC | Sanchaman Subba | 51,611 | 33.11 | N/A | |
Independent | Om Prakash Bhandari | 1,820 | 1.17 | N/A | |
Majority | 50,829 | 32.61 | ![]() | ||
Turnout | 158,787 | 67.14 | ![]() | ||
SDF hold | Swing |
General election 1999
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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SDF | Bhim Prasad Dahal | 107,828 | 52.56 | ![]() | |
SSP | Satish Chandra Rai | 86,466 | 42.15 | N/A | |
INC | Somnath Poudyal | 9,762 | 4.76 | ![]() | |
Independent | Youaraj Rai | 1,077 | 0.53 | N/A | |
Majority | 21,362 | 10.41 | ![]() | ||
Turnout | 208,670 | 81.71 | ![]() | ||
SDF hold | Swing |
21st century
General election 2004
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SDF | Nakul Das Rai | 153,409 | 69.84 | ![]() | |
INC | Biraj Adhikari | 60,258 | 27.43 | ![]() | |
SSP | Rajendra P. D. Uprety | 3,216 | 1.46 | ![]() | |
SHRP | Tara Kumar Pradhan | 2,765 | 1.26 | N/A | |
Majority | 93,151 | 42.41 | ![]() | ||
Turnout | 219,648 | 77.95 | ![]() | ||
SDF hold | Swing |
General election 2009
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SDF | Prem Das Rai | 159,351 | 63.30 | ![]() | |
INC | Kharananda Upreti | 74,483 | 29.59 | ![]() | |
SHRP | Tara KR. Pradhan | 4,639 | 1.84 | ![]() | |
BJP | Padam Br. Chettri | 4,458 | 1.77 | N/A | |
Independent | Atri Ram Chandra Poudyal | 3687 | 1.46 | N/A | |
Sikkim Jan-Ekta | Bhim Subba | 2849 | 1.13 | N/A | |
Sikkim Gorkha Prajatantrik | Nar Bahadur Khatiwada | 2284 | 0.91 | N/A | |
Majority | 84,868 | 33.71 | ![]() | ||
Turnout | 251,751 | 81.00 | ![]() | ||
SDF hold | Swing |
General election 2014
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SDF | Prem Das Rai | 163,698 | 52.98 | ![]() | |
SKM | Tek Nath Dhakal | 121,956 | 39.47 | N/A | |
BJP | Nar Bahadur Khatiwada | 7,279 | 2.36 | ![]() | |
INC | Akar Dhoj Limbu | 7,189 | 2.33 | ![]() | |
NOTA | None of the above | 4,332 | 1.40 | N/A | |
AAP | Kaushal Rai | 2,541 | 0.82 | N/A | |
AITC | Nakul Das Rai | 1,972 | 0.64 | N/A | |
Majority | 41,742 | 13.51 | ![]() | ||
Turnout | 308,967 | 83.37 | ![]() | ||
SDF hold | Swing |
General election 2019
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SKM | Indra Hang Subba | 166,922 | 47.23 | ![]() | |
SDF | Dek Bahadur Katwal | 154,489 | 43.71 | ![]() | |
BJP | Laten Tshering Sherpa | 16,572 | 4.69 | ![]() | |
Majority | 12,433 | 3.52 | ![]() | ||
Turnout | 353,415 | 81.41 | ![]() | ||
SKM gain from SDF | Swing |
General election 2024
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SKM | Indra Hang Subba | 164,396 | 42.71 | ![]() | |
CAP | Bharat Basnett | 83,566 | 21.71 | New | |
SDF | Prem Das Rai | 77,171 | 20.05 | ![]() | |
IND | Laten Tshering Sherpa | 21,263 | 5.52 | New | |
BJP | Dinesh Chandra Nepal | 19,035 | 4.95 | ![]() | |
SRP | Kharga Bahadur Rai | 4,799 | 1.25 | New | |
IND | Sambhu Chhetri | 4,690 | 1.22 | New | |
NOTA | None of the Above | 2,527 | 0.66 | ||
INC | Gopal Chhetri | 2,241 | 0.58 | ||
IND | Nawin Kiran Pradhan | 1,166 | 0.30 | ||
IND | Beena Rai | 1,125 | 0.29 | ||
IND | Ravi Chandra Rai | 1,123 | 0.29 | ||
IND | Shyamal Pal | 740 | 0.19 | ||
IND | Madhukar Dhakal | 532 | 0.14 | ||
IND | Rudra Mani Pradhan | 519 | 0.13 | ||
Majority | 80,830 | 21 | ![]() | ||
Turnout | 3,84,893 | 82.93 | ![]() | ||
SKM hold | Swing |