Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency explained

Type:LS
Sikkim
Established:1977
Reservation:None
Mp:Indra Hang Subba
Party:Sikkim Krantikari Morcha
Latest Election Year:2024
State:Sikkim
Electors:4,64,140[1]
Assembly Cons: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[2]

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.

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.

Assembly Segments

Since Sikkim has only one Lok Sabha constituency, it comprises all 32 Assembly constituencies of the state.

Members of Parliament

ElectionMemberParty
1977Chhatra Bahadur Chhetri[3]
1980Pahal Man Subba[4] [5]
1984Nar Bahadur Bhandari[6]
1985^Dil Kumari Bhandari
1989Nandu Thapa[7]
1991Dil Kumari Bhandari[8]
1996Bhim Prasad Dahal[9] [10] [11]
1998
1999
2004Nakul Das Rai[12]
2009Prem Das Rai[13] [14]
2014
2019Indra Hang Subba
2024

^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 1999

21st century

General election 2019

General election 2024

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://elections24.eci.gov.in/docs/WYKXFehhEH.pdf
  2. Web site: Assembly Constituencies. Chief Electoral Officer of Sikkim. 24 September 2014.
  3. Web site: Statistical Report on General Elections, 1977 to the Sixth Lok Sabha. 175. Election Commission of India. 30 April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140718185438/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1977/Vol_I_LS_77.pdf. 18 July 2014.
  4. Web site: Statistical Report on General Elections, 1980 to the Seventh Lok Sabha. 204. Election Commission of India. 30 April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140718175926/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1980/Vol_I_LS_80.pdf. 18 July 2014.
  5. Web site: Desk . News . 2024-06-27 . Pahalman Subba, Sikkim's First Elected Lok Sabha MP, Passes Away at 90 . 2024-06-27 . The Voice Of Sikkim . en-US.
  6. Web site: Statistical Report on General Elections, 1984 to the Eighth Lok Sabha. 201. Election Commission of India. 30 April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140718184911/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1984/Vol_I_LS_84.pdf. 18 July 2014.
  7. Web site: Statistical Report on General Elections, 1989 to the Ninth Lok Sabha. 244. Election Commission of India. 30 April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140718183934/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1989/Vol_I_LS_89.pdf. 18 July 2014.
  8. Web site: Statistical Report on General Elections, 1991 to the Tenth Lok Sabha. 258. Election Commission of India. 30 April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140718183558/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1991/VOL_I_91.pdf. 18 July 2014.
  9. Web site: Statistical Report on General Elections, 1996 to the Eleventh Lok Sabha. 385. Election Commission of India. 30 April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140718183504/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1996/Vol_I_LS_96.pdf. 18 July 2014.
  10. Web site: Statistical Report on General Elections, 1998 to the Twelfth Lok Sabha. 233. Election Commission of India. 30 April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140718181833/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1998/Vol_I_LS_98.pdf. 18 July 2014.
  11. Web site: Statistical Report on General Elections, 1999 to the Thirteenth Lok Sabha. 224. Election Commission of India. 30 April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140718183222/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_1999/Vol_I_LS_99.pdf. 18 July 2014.
  12. Web site: Statistical Report on General Elections, 2004 to the Fourteenth Lok Sabha. 281. Election Commission of India. 30 April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140718190634/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/LS_2004/Vol_I_LS_2004.pdf. 18 July 2014.
  13. Web site: Constituency Wise Detailed Results. 122. Election Commission of India. 30 April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140811090059/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/archiveofge2009/Stats/VOLI/25_ConstituencyWiseDetailedResult.pdf. 11 August 2014.
  14. Web site: Constituencywise-All Candidates . Election Commission of India . 17 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140517135150/http://eciresults.nic.in/ConstituencywiseS211.htm?ac=1 .
  15. Web site: Election Trivia – Why no election was held in Sikkim before 1977?. Indiavotes. 25 March 2013. 30 May 2014.
  16. Web site: The explainer: Uncontested elections. Livemint. 22 April 2014. 30 May 2014.

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