1985 Sikkim Legislative Assembly election

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1985 Sikkim Legislative Assembly election
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3 May 1985
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32 seats in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly
17 seats needed for a majority
 Majority partyMinority party
 
LeaderNar Bahadur BhandariKalzang Gyatso
PartySSPINC
Leader's seatSoreng-ChakungKabi Tingda
Last election160
Seats won301
Seat changeIncrease 14Increase 1
Popular vote60,37123,440
PercentageIncrease 62.2%Increase 24.15%
Chief Minister before election

President's Rule

Elected Chief Minister

Nar Bahadur Bhandari
SSP

Legislative Assembly elections were held in Sikkim in May 1985 to elect the 32 members of the third Legislative Assembly. The Sikkim Sangram Parishad won 30 seats in the Assembly and its leader, Nar Bahadur Bhandari became the Chief Minister for a second term.[1][2]

Parties Contested

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No.PartyFlagSymbolLeaderSeats contested
1Sikkim Sangram ParishadNar Bahadur Bhandari32
2Indian National CongressRajiv Gandhi32
3Janata PartyChandra Shekhar20
4Sikkim Prajatantra Congress14
5Communist Party of IndiaC. Rajeswara Rao2
6Communist Party of IndiaE. M. S. Namboodiripad1
7Independentcollective leadership94

Results

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PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Sikkim Sangram Parishad60,37162.2030Increase14
Indian National Congress23,44024.151Increase1
Janata Party9130.9400
Sikkim Prajatantra Congress4380.450Decrease4
Communist Party of India (Marxist)3360.3500
Communist Party of India250.030New
Independents11,53411.8810
Total97,057100.00320
Valid votes97,05797.61
Invalid/blank votes2,3782.39
Total votes99,435100.00
Registered voters/turnout155,04164.13
Source: ECI[3]

Results by constituency

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Winner, runner-up, voter turnout, and victory margin in every constituency[3]
Assembly ConstituencyTurnoutWinnerRunner UpMargin
#kNames%CandidatePartyVotes%CandidatePartyVotes%
1Yoksam59.62%Sancha Man SubbaSSP1,53548.15%Shrijetha SubbaINC54617.13%989
2Tashiding64.6%Ugen Pritso BhutiaSSP1,58663.29%Dawgyal Pintso BhutiaINC64325.66%943
3Geyzing62.84%Man Bahadur DahalSSP1,70252.56%Dawa Norbu KaziIndependent68921.28%1,013
4Dentam66.51%Padam Lall GurungSSP2,35574.41%Laxmi Prasad SubbaINC51516.27%1,840
5Barmiok71.74%Birbal SubbaSSP1,28742.57%Manita PrdhanINC1,21640.22%71
6Rinchenpong62.53%Ongdi BhutiaSSP1,41844.42%Degay BhutiaIndependent65820.61%760
7Chakung68.02%Tara Man RaiSSP1,94455.72%Bhim Bahadur GurungINC1,27536.54%669
8Soreong66.7%Nar Bahadur BhandariSSP2,96479.1%Durga Lama PradhanINC63316.89%2,331
9Daramdin67.26%Padam Bahadur GurungSSP2,13162.27%Ram Bahadur SubbaINC1,05130.71%1,080
10Jorthang–Nayabazar71.58%Bhim Raj RaiSSP2,64867.14%Asharman RaiINC57314.53%2,075
11Ralong67.85%Sonam GyatsoSSP1,69765.42%Kazi Lhendup Dorjee KhangsharpaINC57622.21%1,121
12Wak63.19%Bedu Singh ChettriSSP1,70467.49%Chandra Das RaiINC63825.27%1,066
13Damthang64.45%Pawan Kumar ChamlingSSP2,28172.07%Pradeep YonzongINC51916.4%1,762
14Melli69.67%Dilliram BasnetSSP2,46069.32%Grish Chandra RaiINC81422.94%1,646
15Rateypani–West Pendam66.75%Chandra Kumar MohoraSSP2,37366.06%Badri ThatalINC58416.26%1,789
16Temi–Tarku65.93%Indra Bahadur RaiSSP2,04867.84%D. B. BasnetINC31510.43%1,733
17Central Pendam–East Pendam59.49%Sukumar PradhanSSP2,74262.46%B. KhrelINC1,40632.03%1,336
18Rhenock67.58%Kharananda UpretiSSP1,80958.49%B. P. DahalINC70922.92%1,100
19Regu64.72%Tulshi SharmaSSP1,46244.94%Karna BahadurINC91328.07%549
20Pathing67.57%Ram LepchaSSP2,40771.66%Sangay Dorjee BhutiaINC84025.01%1,567
21Loosing Pachekhani61.%Bhakta Bahadur KhulalSSP1,78766.53%Ram Chandra PoudyalINC84531.46%942
22Khamdong66.22%Birkha Man RamudamuSSP2,83479.36%Purna BahadurINC59116.55%2,243
23Djongu66.84%Sonam Chyoda LepchaSSP1,46961.23%Athup LepchaINC76531.89%704
24Lachen Mangshila63.78%Thokchok BhutiaSSP1,73757.21%Tenzing DadulINC1,07735.47%660
25Kabi Tingda66.08%Kalzang GyatsoINC1,10245.76%Geyching BhutiaSSP76331.69%339
26Rakdong Tentek63.82%Phuchung BhutiaSSP1,82961.4%Sonam Tshering BhutiaINC56619.%1,263
27Martam71.32%Chamla Tshering BhutiaSSP2,11372.44%Palden WangchunINC64622.15%1,467
28Rumtek58.92%Ongay Tob ShutiaSSP1,93360.69%Rinzing OngmoINC63419.91%1,299
29Assam–Lingjey67.16%Sonam Dupden LepchaSSP1,34155.14%Sherab PaldenINC82433.88%517
30Ranka67.5%Dorjee Tshering BhutiaSSP1,88064.6%Namgyal Topgay BhutiaINC92031.62%960
31Gangtok50.71%Balchand SardaIndependent2,01042.52%Dil Kumari BhandariSSP1,74937.%261
32Sangha31.88%Namkha GyaltsenSSP38352.32%Lachen Gomchen RinpochiINC34947.68%34

References

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  1. ^ "No match for Sikkim's victorious regional parties since 1979 | Sikkim Election News - Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. ^ "Success in Sikkim eludes national parties". Business Standard. Press Trust of India. 7 April 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Statistical Report on General Election, 1985 to the Legislative Assembly of Sikkim" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (pdf) on 6 October 2010. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1985_Sikkim_Legislative_Assembly_election&oldid=1322613332"

    1985 Sikkim Legislative Assembly election
    3 May 1985
    32 seats in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly
    17 seats needed for a majority
     Majority partyMinority party
     
    LeaderNar Bahadur BhandariKalzang Gyatso
    PartySSPINC
    Leader's seatSoreng-ChakungKabi Tingda
    Last election160
    Seats won301
    Seat changeIncrease 14Increase 1
    Popular vote60,37123,440
    PercentageIncrease 62.2%Increase 24.15%
    Chief Minister before election

    President's Rule

    		Elected Chief Minister

    Nar Bahadur Bhandari
    SSP

    Legislative Assembly elections were held in Sikkim in May 1985 to elect the 32 members of the third Legislative Assembly. The Sikkim Sangram Parishad won 30 seats in the Assembly and its leader, Nar Bahadur Bhandari became the Chief Minister for a second term.[1][2]

    Parties Contested

    No.PartyFlagSymbolLeaderSeats contested
    1Sikkim Sangram ParishadNar Bahadur Bhandari32
    2Indian National CongressRajiv Gandhi32
    3Janata PartyChandra Shekhar20
    4Sikkim Prajatantra Congress14
    5Communist Party of IndiaC. Rajeswara Rao2
    6Communist Party of IndiaE. M. S. Namboodiripad1
    7Independentcollective leadership94

    Results

    PartyVotes%Seats+/–
    Sikkim Sangram Parishad60,37162.2030Increase14
    Indian National Congress23,44024.151Increase1
    Janata Party9130.9400
    Sikkim Prajatantra Congress4380.450Decrease4
    Communist Party of India (Marxist)3360.3500
    Communist Party of India250.030New
    Independents11,53411.8810
    Total97,057100.00320
    Valid votes97,05797.61
    Invalid/blank votes2,3782.39
    Total votes99,435100.00
    Registered voters/turnout155,04164.13
    Source: ECI[3]

    Results by constituency

    Winner, runner-up, voter turnout, and victory margin in every constituency[3]
    Assembly ConstituencyTurnoutWinnerRunner UpMargin
    #kNames%CandidatePartyVotes%CandidatePartyVotes%
    1Yoksam59.62%Sancha Man SubbaSSP1,53548.15%Shrijetha SubbaINC54617.13%989
    2Tashiding64.6%Ugen Pritso BhutiaSSP1,58663.29%Dawgyal Pintso BhutiaINC64325.66%943
    3Geyzing62.84%Man Bahadur DahalSSP1,70252.56%Dawa Norbu KaziIndependent68921.28%1,013
    4Dentam66.51%Padam Lall GurungSSP2,35574.41%Laxmi Prasad SubbaINC51516.27%1,840
    5Barmiok71.74%Birbal SubbaSSP1,28742.57%Manita PrdhanINC1,21640.22%71
    6Rinchenpong62.53%Ongdi BhutiaSSP1,41844.42%Degay BhutiaIndependent65820.61%760
    7Chakung68.02%Tara Man RaiSSP1,94455.72%Bhim Bahadur GurungINC1,27536.54%669
    8Soreong66.7%Nar Bahadur BhandariSSP2,96479.1%Durga Lama PradhanINC63316.89%2,331
    9Daramdin67.26%Padam Bahadur GurungSSP2,13162.27%Ram Bahadur SubbaINC1,05130.71%1,080
    10Jorthang–Nayabazar71.58%Bhim Raj RaiSSP2,64867.14%Asharman RaiINC57314.53%2,075
    11Ralong67.85%Sonam GyatsoSSP1,69765.42%Kazi Lhendup Dorjee KhangsharpaINC57622.21%1,121
    12Wak63.19%Bedu Singh ChettriSSP1,70467.49%Chandra Das RaiINC63825.27%1,066
    13Damthang64.45%Pawan Kumar ChamlingSSP2,28172.07%Pradeep YonzongINC51916.4%1,762
    14Melli69.67%Dilliram BasnetSSP2,46069.32%Grish Chandra RaiINC81422.94%1,646
    15Rateypani–West Pendam66.75%Chandra Kumar MohoraSSP2,37366.06%Badri ThatalINC58416.26%1,789
    16Temi–Tarku65.93%Indra Bahadur RaiSSP2,04867.84%D. B. BasnetINC31510.43%1,733
    17Central Pendam–East Pendam59.49%Sukumar PradhanSSP2,74262.46%B. KhrelINC1,40632.03%1,336
    18Rhenock67.58%Kharananda UpretiSSP1,80958.49%B. P. DahalINC70922.92%1,100
    19Regu64.72%Tulshi SharmaSSP1,46244.94%Karna BahadurINC91328.07%549
    20Pathing67.57%Ram LepchaSSP2,40771.66%Sangay Dorjee BhutiaINC84025.01%1,567
    21Loosing Pachekhani61.%Bhakta Bahadur KhulalSSP1,78766.53%Ram Chandra PoudyalINC84531.46%942
    22Khamdong66.22%Birkha Man RamudamuSSP2,83479.36%Purna BahadurINC59116.55%2,243
    23Djongu66.84%Sonam Chyoda LepchaSSP1,46961.23%Athup LepchaINC76531.89%704
    24Lachen Mangshila63.78%Thokchok BhutiaSSP1,73757.21%Tenzing DadulINC1,07735.47%660
    25Kabi Tingda66.08%Kalzang GyatsoINC1,10245.76%Geyching BhutiaSSP76331.69%339
    26Rakdong Tentek63.82%Phuchung BhutiaSSP1,82961.4%Sonam Tshering BhutiaINC56619.%1,263
    27Martam71.32%Chamla Tshering BhutiaSSP2,11372.44%Palden WangchunINC64622.15%1,467
    28Rumtek58.92%Ongay Tob ShutiaSSP1,93360.69%Rinzing OngmoINC63419.91%1,299
    29Assam–Lingjey67.16%Sonam Dupden LepchaSSP1,34155.14%Sherab PaldenINC82433.88%517
    30Ranka67.5%Dorjee Tshering BhutiaSSP1,88064.6%Namgyal Topgay BhutiaINC92031.62%960
    31Gangtok50.71%Balchand SardaIndependent2,01042.52%Dil Kumari BhandariSSP1,74937.%261
    32Sangha31.88%Namkha GyaltsenSSP38352.32%Lachen Gomchen RinpochiINC34947.68%34

    References

    1. ^ "No match for Sikkim's victorious regional parties since 1979 | Sikkim Election News - Times of India". The Times of India.
    2. ^ "Success in Sikkim eludes national parties". Business Standard. Press Trust of India. 7 April 2019.
    3. ^ a b "Statistical Report on General Election, 1985 to the Legislative Assembly of Sikkim" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (pdf) on 6 October 2010. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1985_Sikkim_Legislative_Assembly_election&oldid=1322613332"