Sikkim (Lok Sabha Constituency)
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The Lok Sabha
constituency of Sikkim covers the entire area of the state of Sikkim
. This seat was created in 1977.
Yoksam-Tashiding (BL), Yangthang, Maneybung-Dentam, Gyalshing-Barnyak, Rinchenpong (BL), Daramdin (BL), Soreong-Chakung, Salghari-Zoom (SC), Barfung (BL), Poklok-Kamrang, Namchi-Singhithang, Melli, Namthang-Rateypani, Temi-Namphing, Rangang-Yangang, Tumen-Lingi (BL), Khamdong-Singtam, West Pendam (SC), Rhenock, Chujachen, Gnathang-Machong (BL), Namcheybung, Shyari (BL), Martam-Rumtek (BL), Upper Tadong, Arithang, Gangtok (BL), Upper Burtuk, Kabi Lungchuk (BL), Djongu (BL) and Lachen Mangan (BL).
Yoksam-Tashiding, Yangthang, Maneybung-Dentam, Gyalshing-Barnyak, Rinchenpong, Daramdin and Soreong-Chakung constituencies are in West Sikkim
district. Salghari-Zoom is partly in West Sikkim and partly in South Sikkim
district. Barfung, Poklok-Kamrang, Namchi-Singhithang, Melli, Namthang-Rateypani, Temi-Namphing and Rangang-Yangang are in South Sikkim district. Tumen-Lingi is partly in South Sikkim district and partly in East Sikkim
district. Khamdong-Singtam, West Pendam, Rhenock, Chujachen, Gnathang-Machong, Namcheybung, Shyari, Martam-Rumtek, Upper Tadong, Arithang, Gangtok and Upper Burtuk constituencies are in East Sikkim district. Kabi Lungchuk, Djongu and Lachen Mangan are in North Sikkim
district.
Salghari-Zoom and West Pendam constituencies are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) candidates. Yoksam-Tashiding, Rinchenpong, Daramdin, Barfung, Tumen-Lingi, Gnathang-Machong, Shyari, Martam-Rumtek, Gangtok, Kabi Lungchuk, Djongu and Lachen Mangan are reserved for Sikkimese candidates of Bhutia-Lepcha origin (BL).
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by direct election under universal adult suffrage. As of 2009, there have been fifteen Lok Sabhas elected by the people of India...
constituency of Sikkim covers the entire area of the state of Sikkim
Sikkim
Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state nestled in the Himalayan mountains...
. This seat was created in 1977.
Members of Parliament
- 1977: Chatra Bahadur Chhetri, Indian National CongressIndian National CongressThe Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
- 1980: Pahal Man Subba, Sikkim Janata ParishadSikkim Janata ParishadSikkim Janata Parishad or SJP is a political party in the Indian state of Sikkim led by N.B. Bhandari.SJP won the state assembly elections 1979, when it got 22,776 votes and won 17 seats . Bhandari became the Chief Minister.In 1981 SJP merged with Indian National Congress...
- 1984: Nar Bahadur BhandariNar Bahadur BhandariNar Bahadur Bhandari is a former chief minister of the state of Sikkim in India who governed the state from 1979 to 1994. He was the founder leader of Sikkim Sangram Parishad party.-Personal life:...
, Independent - 1989: Nandu Thapa, Sikkim Sangram Parishad
- 1991: Dil Kumari Bhandari, Sikkim Sangram Parishad
- 1996: Bhim Prasad Dahal, Sikkim Democratic FrontSikkim Democratic FrontSikkim Democratic Front is a political party in the Indian state of Sikkim. The party was founded by Pawan Kumar Chamling in 1993. It has ruled the state since 1994 with Pawan Kumar Chamling as the chief minister. The party consolidated its position sweeping the 1999 and 2004 state elections. It...
- 1998: Bhim Prasad Dahal, Sikkim Democratic FrontSikkim Democratic FrontSikkim Democratic Front is a political party in the Indian state of Sikkim. The party was founded by Pawan Kumar Chamling in 1993. It has ruled the state since 1994 with Pawan Kumar Chamling as the chief minister. The party consolidated its position sweeping the 1999 and 2004 state elections. It...
- 1999: Bhim Prasad Dahal, Sikkim Democratic FrontSikkim Democratic FrontSikkim Democratic Front is a political party in the Indian state of Sikkim. The party was founded by Pawan Kumar Chamling in 1993. It has ruled the state since 1994 with Pawan Kumar Chamling as the chief minister. The party consolidated its position sweeping the 1999 and 2004 state elections. It...
- 2004: Nakul Das RaiNakul Das RaiNakul Das Rai is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Sikkim constituency and is a member of the Sikkim Democratic Front political party.-External links:*...
, Sikkim Democratic FrontSikkim Democratic FrontSikkim Democratic Front is a political party in the Indian state of Sikkim. The party was founded by Pawan Kumar Chamling in 1993. It has ruled the state since 1994 with Pawan Kumar Chamling as the chief minister. The party consolidated its position sweeping the 1999 and 2004 state elections. It... - 2009: Prem Das RaiPrem Das RaiPrem Das Rai is an Indian politician from the Sikkim Democratic Front Party. In the 2009 election, he was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Sikkim constituency of Sikkim, India. He has the distinction of being the first Member of Parliament with the dual and prestigious IIT and IIM degrees...
, Sikkim Democratic Front
Election results
Assembly segments
As per order of the Delimitation Commission in respect of the delimitation of constituencies in the Sikkim, Sikkim (Lok Sabha constituency) will be divided into 31 assembly constituencies:Yoksam-Tashiding (BL), Yangthang, Maneybung-Dentam, Gyalshing-Barnyak, Rinchenpong (BL), Daramdin (BL), Soreong-Chakung, Salghari-Zoom (SC), Barfung (BL), Poklok-Kamrang, Namchi-Singhithang, Melli, Namthang-Rateypani, Temi-Namphing, Rangang-Yangang, Tumen-Lingi (BL), Khamdong-Singtam, West Pendam (SC), Rhenock, Chujachen, Gnathang-Machong (BL), Namcheybung, Shyari (BL), Martam-Rumtek (BL), Upper Tadong, Arithang, Gangtok (BL), Upper Burtuk, Kabi Lungchuk (BL), Djongu (BL) and Lachen Mangan (BL).
Yoksam-Tashiding, Yangthang, Maneybung-Dentam, Gyalshing-Barnyak, Rinchenpong, Daramdin and Soreong-Chakung constituencies are in West Sikkim
West Sikkim
West Sikkim is a district of theIndian state of Sikkim. Its capital is Geyzing, also known as Gyalshing. The district is a favourite with trekkers due to the high elevations. Other important towns include Pelling and Jorethang.-History:...
district. Salghari-Zoom is partly in West Sikkim and partly in South Sikkim
South Sikkim
South Sikkim is a district of the Indian state of Sikkim. Its capital is Namchi.-Geography:South Sikkim lies at an altitude of 400 to 2000 metres and hence enjoys a temperate climate for most of the year. Major urban centres include Teesta Bazaar and Melli....
district. Barfung, Poklok-Kamrang, Namchi-Singhithang, Melli, Namthang-Rateypani, Temi-Namphing and Rangang-Yangang are in South Sikkim district. Tumen-Lingi is partly in South Sikkim district and partly in East Sikkim
East Sikkim
East Sikkim is one of the four administrative districts of the Indian state of Sikkim. Geographically, East Sikkim occupies the south-east corner of the state. The capital of East Sikkim is Gangtok, which is also the state capital...
district. Khamdong-Singtam, West Pendam, Rhenock, Chujachen, Gnathang-Machong, Namcheybung, Shyari, Martam-Rumtek, Upper Tadong, Arithang, Gangtok and Upper Burtuk constituencies are in East Sikkim district. Kabi Lungchuk, Djongu and Lachen Mangan are in North Sikkim
North Sikkim
North Sikkim is a district of the Indian state of Sikkim. Its district headquarters is Mangan. It is the seventh least populous district in the country .-Geography:The district is the largest of the four districts of Sikkim....
district.
Salghari-Zoom and West Pendam constituencies are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) candidates. Yoksam-Tashiding, Rinchenpong, Daramdin, Barfung, Tumen-Lingi, Gnathang-Machong, Shyari, Martam-Rumtek, Gangtok, Kabi Lungchuk, Djongu and Lachen Mangan are reserved for Sikkimese candidates of Bhutia-Lepcha origin (BL).