The Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency witnessed a high-stakes election on April 19, 2024, with 14 candidates vying for the seat. The results, announced on June 4, 2024, saw Indra Hang Subba of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) emerge victorious. Here’s an overview of the key candidates and factors influencing the outcome:
Won
164396 (+ 80830)
INDRA HANG SUBBA
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha
Lost
83566 ( -80830)
BHARAT BASNETT
Citizen Action Party-Sikkim
Lost
77171 ( -87225)
PREM DAS RAI
Sikkim Democratic Front
Lost
21263 ( -143133)
LATEN TSHERING SHERPA
Independent
Lost
19035 ( -145361)
DINESH CHANDRA NEPAL
Bharatiya Janata Party
Lost
4799 ( -159597)
KHARGA BHADUR RAI
Sikkim Republican Party
Lost
4690 ( -159706)
SAMBHU CHETTRI
Independent
Lost
2241 ( -162155)
GOPAL CHETTRI
Indian National Congress
Lost
1166 ( -163230)
NAWIN KIRAN PRADHAN
Independent
Lost
1125 ( -163271)
BEENA RAI
Independent
Lost
1123 ( -163273)
RAVI CHANDRA RAI
Independent
Lost
740 ( -163656)
SHYAMAL PAL
Independent
Lost
532 ( -163864)
MADHUKAR DHAKAL
Independent
Lost
519 ( -163877)
RUDRA MANI PRADHAN
Independent
2527 ( -161869)
NOTA
None of the Above
| S.N. | Candidate | Party | EVM Votes | Postal Votes | Total Votes | % of Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INDRA HANG SUBBA | Sikkim Krantikari Morcha | 156836 | 7560 | 164396 | 42.71 |
| 2 | BHARAT BASNETT | Citizen Action Party-Sikkim | 78666 | 4900 | 83566 | 21.71 |
| 3 | PREM DAS RAI | Sikkim Democratic Front | 75464 | 1707 | 77171 | 20.05 |
| 4 | LATEN TSHERING SHERPA | Independent | 20197 | 1066 | 21263 | 5.52 |
| 5 | DINESH CHANDRA NEPAL | Bharatiya Janata Party | 18788 | 247 | 19035 | 4.95 |
| 6 | SAMBHU CHETTRI | Independent | 4682 | 8 | 4690 | 1.22 |
| 7 | KHARGA BHADUR RAI | Sikkim Republican Party | 4591 | 208 | 4799 | 1.25 |
| 8 | GOPAL CHETTRI | Indian National Congress | 2190 | 51 | 2241 | 0.58 |
| 9 | NAWIN KIRAN PRADHAN | Independent | 1121 | 45 | 1166 | 0.3 |
| 10 | RAVI CHANDRA RAI | Independent | 1077 | 46 | 1123 | 0.29 |
| 11 | BEENA RAI | Independent | 1066 | 59 | 1125 | 0.29 |
| 12 | SHYAMAL PAL | Independent | 735 | 5 | 740 | 0.19 |
| 13 | RUDRA MANI PRADHAN | Independent | 512 | 7 | 519 | 0.13 |
| 14 | MADHUKAR DHAKAL | Independent | 511 | 21 | 532 | 0.14 |
| 15 | NOTA | None of the Above | 2433 | 94 | 2527 | 0.66 |
| Total | 368869 | 16024 | 384893 |
In Hindi
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 1 – सिक्किम (सिक्किम)
विजयी
164396 (+ 80830)
INDRA HANG SUBBA
सिक्किम क्रांतिकारी मोर्चा
हारा
83566 ( -80830)
BHARAT BASNETT
सिटिजन एक्सन पार्टी-सिक्किम
हारा
77171 ( -87225)
PREM DAS RAI
सिक्किम डेमोक्रेटिक फ्रंट
हारा
21263 ( -143133)
LATEN TSHERING SHERPA
निर्दलीय
हारा
19035 ( -145361)
DINESH CHANDRA NEPAL
भारतीय जनता पार्टी
हारा
4799 ( -159597)
KHARGA BHADUR RAI
सिक्किम रिपब्लिकन पार्टी
हारा
4690 ( -159706)
SAMBHU CHETTRI
निर्दलीय
हारा
2241 ( -162155)
GOPAL CHETTRI
इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस
हारा
1166 ( -163230)
NAWIN KIRAN PRADHAN
निर्दलीय
हारा
1125 ( -163271)
BEENA RAI
निर्दलीय
हारा
1123 ( -163273)
RAVI CHANDRA RAI
निर्दलीय
हारा
740 ( -163656)
SHYAMAL PAL
निर्दलीय
हारा
532 ( -163864)
MADHUKAR DHAKAL
निर्दलीय
हारा
519 ( -163877)
RUDRA MANI PRADHAN
निर्दलीय
2527 ( -161869)
NOTA
इनमें से कोई नहीं
| क्रम संख्या. | अभ्यर्थी | दल का नाम | ई.वी.एम. मत | डाक द्वारा मत | कुल मत | % मत |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INDRA HANG SUBBA | सिक्किम क्रांतिकारी मोर्चा | 156836 | 7560 | 164396 | 42.71 |
| 2 | BHARAT BASNETT | सिटिजन एक्सन पार्टी-सिक्किम | 78666 | 4900 | 83566 | 21.71 |
| 3 | PREM DAS RAI | सिक्किम डेमोक्रेटिक फ्रंट | 75464 | 1707 | 77171 | 20.05 |
| 4 | LATEN TSHERING SHERPA | निर्दलीय | 20197 | 1066 | 21263 | 5.52 |
| 5 | DINESH CHANDRA NEPAL | भारतीय जनता पार्टी | 18788 | 247 | 19035 | 4.95 |
| 6 | SAMBHU CHETTRI | निर्दलीय | 4682 | 8 | 4690 | 1.22 |
| 7 | KHARGA BHADUR RAI | सिक्किम रिपब्लिकन पार्टी | 4591 | 208 | 4799 | 1.25 |
| 8 | GOPAL CHETTRI | इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस | 2190 | 51 | 2241 | 0.58 |
| 9 | NAWIN KIRAN PRADHAN | निर्दलीय | 1121 | 45 | 1166 | 0.3 |
| 10 | RAVI CHANDRA RAI | निर्दलीय | 1077 | 46 | 1123 | 0.29 |
| 11 | BEENA RAI | निर्दलीय | 1066 | 59 | 1125 | 0.29 |
| 12 | SHYAMAL PAL | निर्दलीय | 735 | 5 | 740 | 0.19 |
| 13 | RUDRA MANI PRADHAN | निर्दलीय | 512 | 7 | 519 | 0.13 |
| 14 | MADHUKAR DHAKAL | निर्दलीय | 511 | 21 | 532 | 0.14 |
| 15 | NOTA | इनमें से कोई नहीं | 2433 | 94 | 2527 | 0.66 |
| कुल | 368869 | 16024 | 384893 |
Key Candidates:
- Indra Hang Subba (SKM): A research scholar at Sikkim University pursuing his doctorate in physics, Subba has been a prominent figure in the SKM. He was elected to the Lok Sabha in 2019 and has been actively campaigning in the constituency.
- Prem Das Rai (SDF): A member of parliament from Sikkim since 2009, Rai is the first member of parliament with both IIT and IIM degrees. He has been a strong advocate for the rights of the people of Sikkim and has been actively campaigning in the constituency.
- Dinesh Chandra Nepal (BJP): A retired government officer, Nepal has been a prominent figure in the BJP. He has been actively campaigning in the constituency and has been vocal about his party’s policies.
- Gopal Chettri (INC): A politician who was appointed as the president of the Sikkim Pradesh Congress Committee, Chettri has been actively campaigning in the constituency and has been vocal about his party’s policies.
Factors Influencing the Outcome:
- Voter Turnout: The voter turnout in Sikkim was 79.88%, which is slightly lower than the 2019 turnout of 81%. This indicates a strong engagement from the electorate, which contributed to the high stakes of the election.
- Demographic Shifts: The demographics of Sikkim have been shifting, with a growing population of young voters and a significant presence of the Scheduled Tribes. This shift has been influencing the political landscape, with parties adapting their strategies to cater to these groups.
Implications for Local, State, and National Politics:
- Local Politics: Subba’s victory is seen as a significant boost for the SKM in Sikkim. It reinforces the party’s influence in the region and showcases the electorate’s faith in Subba’s leadership.
- State Politics: The result has implications for the future of the SKM government in Sikkim. The party’s victory in the Lok Sabha election strengthens its position in the state assembly.
- National Politics: The outcome of the Sikkim election is significant in the context of national politics. It highlights the importance of local issues and the need for parties to adapt their strategies to cater to the diverse demographics of different constituencies.
Conclusion:
The Sikkim Lok Sabha election result 2024 is a significant development in Indian politics. The victory of Indra Hang Subba and the performance of other candidates highlight the importance of local issues and demographic shifts in shaping the political landscape. As we reflect on the results, it is essential to engage with the insights and trends that emerged from this election.
