Sikkim · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1989
Manita Pradhan of Sikkim Sangram Parishad won the Gangtok Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Sikkim in the 1989 state assembly election, securing 3,415 votes (56.40% vote share). The runner-up was Dilli Prasad Dhungel (Indian National Congress) with 2,494 votes.
A total of 4 candidates contested this assembly seat. State Assembly elections elect Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) using India's First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system, and the party or alliance winning a majority of seats forms the state government. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency information are shown below.
| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manita Pradhan | 3415 | 56.40% | Sikkim Sangram Parishad |
| 2 | Dilli Prasad Dhungel | 2494 | 41.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Lall Bahadur Basnett | 129 | 2.10% | Rising Sun Party |
| 4 | Nima Tshering Bhutia | 17 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Gangtok constituency is part of the Sikkim Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1989 Assembly election, 4 candidates contested for this seat. Manita Pradhan (Sikkim Sangram Parishad) emerged as the winner securing 3,415 votes.
State Assembly elections in India determine which party or coalition forms the state government. The party or alliance winning a majority of Assembly seats in a state gets to form the government and appoint the Chief Minister. Unlike Lok Sabha elections which are held simultaneously across India, each state follows its own election cycle, typically every five years.
How to read this data: The candidate table above shows all contestants ranked by position. The vote percentage column shows each candidate's share of the total votes polled in this constituency. The bar chart visualizes the top candidates' vote counts for quick comparison.