Sikkim · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1989
Dilliram Basnet of Sikkim Sangram Parishad won the Melli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Sikkim in the 1989 state assembly election, securing 3,400 votes (75.70% vote share). The runner-up was Girish Chandra Rai (Independent) with 627 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 | Dilliram Basnet | 3400 | 75.70% | Sikkim Sangram Parishad |
| 2 | Girish Chandra Rai | 627 | 14.00% | Independent |
| 3 | Man Bahadur Tamang | 287 | 6.40% | Rising Sun Party |
| 4 | Bishnu Kumar Rai | 178 | 4.00% | Independent |
The Melli constituency is part of the Sikkim Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1989 Assembly election, 4 candidates contested for this seat. Dilliram Basnet (Sikkim Sangram Parishad) emerged as the winner securing 3,400 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.