Sikkim · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1989
Chong Lamu Bhutia of Sikkim Sangram Parishad won the Rinchenpong Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Sikkim in the 1989 state assembly election, securing 2,914 votes (70.10% vote share). The runner-up was Phur Tsering Lepcha (Indian National Congress) with 1,011 votes.
A total of 5 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 | Chong Lamu Bhutia | 2914 | 70.10% | Sikkim Sangram Parishad |
| 2 | Phur Tsering Lepcha | 1011 | 24.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Ugen Palzor Gyalsten | 127 | 3.10% | Rising Sun Party |
| 4 | Tashi Wongdi Funpo | 89 | 2.10% | Denzong Peoples Chogpi |
| 5 | Dawa Lepcha | 19 | 0.50% | Independent |
The Rinchenpong constituency is part of the Sikkim Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1989 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Chong Lamu Bhutia (Sikkim Sangram Parishad) emerged as the winner securing 2,914 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.