List of constituencies of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly

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Sikkim Legislative Assembly
11th Sikkim Assembly
Type
Type
Term limits
5 years
Established1974
Seats32
Elections
First past the post
Last election
 April 2024
Next election
 April 2029
Meeting place
Sikkim Assembly Gangtok.jpg
Sikkim Legislative Assembly, Gangtok, Sikkim, India
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Location of Sikkim (highlighted in red) within India

The Sikkim Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the state of Sikkim, in Northeast India. The seat of the Legislative Assembly is at Gangtok, the capital of the state. The assembly sits for a term of five years, unless it is dissolved earlier. [1] Sikkim is the second-smallest state in India, covering 7,096 km2 (2,740 sq mi); which accounts for 0.2 per cent of the total area of India. [2] The current population of Sikkim is 6.32 lakhs (630,000), making it the least populous state in India. [3] Established in 1975, the Sikkim Legislative Assembly consists of 32 members elected directly from territorial constituencies using the first-past-the-post system. [4]

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Since the independence of India, the Scheduled Tribes (ST) and the Scheduled Castes (SC) and have been given reservation status, guaranteeing political representation, and the Constitution lays down the general principles of positive discrimination for SCs and STs. [5] : 35, 137  [6] In Sikkim, the Scheduled Tribes primarily include the Bhutia, Lepcha, Limboo and Tamang communities. Twelve constituencies are reserved for the Scheduled Tribes. [7] [8] Among these, reservations are granted only to members of the Bhutia-Lepcha (BL) community. Despite being recognized as Scheduled Tribes in 2002, no seats have been reserved for the Limboo and Tamang communities in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly. Two constituencies (West Pendam and Salghari–Zoom) are reserved for people of the Scheduled Castes [a] (SC). [9] One constituency (Sangha) is reserved for registered Buddhist monks and nuns from the state's monasteries. [10] Seventeen seats are kept open to be contested by Nepalis [b] and other residents of Sikkim. [11]

History

Changes in the constituencies of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly over time
YearKey ChangesSeatsElections
Nepali BL OthersAppointedTotal
1952Formation of State Council660618 1953
1958Seats increased to 20 [12] 662 [c] 620 1958
1966Representation of Sikkim Subjects Regulation, 1966 [13]
Constituencies increased to 24 with additional general seats		774 [d] 624 1967, 1970, 1973
1974The Government of Sikkim Act, 1974 [14]
Multi-seat constituencies eliminated		15152 [e] 032 1974
197917123 [f] 032 1979, [15] 1985, [16] 1989, [17] 1994, [18] 1999, [19] 2004 [20]
2007Delimitation Commission Order, 200717123 [g] 032 2009, [21] 2014, [22] 2019, 2024 [23]

Constituencies

Constituencies of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly Vidhan Sabha constituencies in Sikkim Boundary Map.svg
Constituencies of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly

The following is a list of the constituencies of the Sikkim. Since its integration with India in 1979, the total number of seats in the assembly has been 32, including one seat reserved for the Sangha. [24]

Reservation

   Bhutia-Lepcha (BL) community
   Scheduled Castes
  Buddhist monks and nuns
Constituencies of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly
#Constituency
name		Reserved for
(SC/BL/None) [25] 		District [26] Lok Sabha
constituency		Electors
(2024) [h]
1 Yoksam–Tashiding BL Gyalshing Sikkim 15,524
2 Yangthang None14,121
3 Maneybong–Dentam 16,403
4 Gyalshing–Barnyak 13,683
5 Rinchenpong BL Soreng [33] 16,024
6 Daramdin 16,404
7 Soreng–Chakung None16,740
8 Salghari–Zoom SC11,694
9 Barfung BL Namchi 15,980
10 Poklok–Kamrang None16,870
11 Namchi–Singhithang 13,251
12 Melli 16,029
13 Namthang–Rateypani 16,455
14 Temi–Namphing 15,465
15 Rangang–Yangang 15,261
16 Tumin–Lingee BL16,767
17 Khamdong–Singtam None Gangtok 14,428
18 West Pendam SC Pakyong [34] 15,880
19 Rhenock None18,356
20 Chujachen 18,749
21 Gnathang–Machong BL12,965
22 Namchaybong None16,397
23 Shyari BL Gangtok 16,196
24 Martam–Rumtek 17,844
25 Upper Tadong None12,228
26 Arithang 12,602
27 Gangtok BL11,881
28 Upper Burtuk None16,236
29 Kabi–Lungchok BL Mangan 13,209
30 Djongu 10,523
31 Lachen–Mangan 8,404
32 Sangha Sangha [35] Buddhist Monasteries 4,074

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ In Sikkim, the Scheduled Castes primarily include Damai, Kami, Lohar, Majhi, and Sarki communities
  2. ↑ Indian Nepali living in Sikkim are Indian citizens, with all rights and responsibilities under the Indian constitution, while citizens of Nepal are Nepali nationals with Nepali citizenship. The key distinction lies in their citizenship status, with Indian Nepali being politically tied to India and Nepali citizens being part of Nepal's sovereignty.
  3. ↑ 1 for Sangha, and 1 for General
  4. ↑ 1 for Sangha, Tsong, 1 for SC, and 1 for General
  5. ↑ 1 for Sangha, 1 for SC
  6. ↑ 1 for Sangha, 2 for SC
  7. ↑ 1 for Sangha, 2 for SC
  8. ↑ [27] [28] [29] [30] [31] [32]

References

  1. ↑ "Data, Charts and Analysis". The Mirrority. 1 January 2009. Archived from the original on 5 November 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  2. ↑ "About Sikkim". Sikkim Tourism (in Kinyarwanda). Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  3. ↑ "Government of Sikkim, India". Government of Sikkim, India. 16 May 1975. Archived from the original on 15 January 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  4. ↑ "Address To The Members Of The Sikkim Legislative Assembly, Gangtok". President of India. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  5. ↑ "The Constitution of India [As on 9th December, 2020]" (PDF). Legislative Department . Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 November 2021. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  6. ↑ Kumar, K Shiva (17 February 2020). "Reserved uncertainty or deserved certainty? Reservation debate back in Mysuru". The New Indian Express . Archived from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  7. ↑ "Allocation of Seats and Delimitation of Constituencies" (PDF). Retrieved 20 March 2025.
  8. ↑ "Sikkim CM will convert seats reserved for Bhutia-Lepcha community to SC if re-elected: Chamling". The Hindu . 13 April 2024. Archived from the original on 8 December 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  9. ↑ Singh, Vijaita (23 November 2017). "More seats for Sikkim Assembly". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  10. ↑ The Hindu Bureau (28 March 2024). "Sangha: A Sikkim Assembly constituency not found in maps". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 8 December 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  11. ↑ "Seat Reservation In The Legislative Assembly Of Sikkim:". Sikkim Express . 25 December 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  12. ↑ Tashi, Namgyal (16 March 1958). "Proclamation of His Highness Sir Tashi Namgyal, KCSI, KCIE, Maharaja of Sikkim, Dated the 16th March, 1958" (PDF). Government of Sikkim. p. 102. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 January 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  13. ↑ Palden Thondup, Namgyal (21 December 1966). "Representation of Sikkim Subjects Regulation, 1966". pp. 117–119. Archived from the original on 27 June 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  14. ↑ "The Government of Sikkim Act, 1974". The Government of Sikkim. 6 July 1974. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  15. ↑ "1979 General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Sikkim" (PDF). The Government of Sikkim. Archived (PDF) from the original on 14 July 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  16. ↑ "1985 sikkim legislative assembly election results" (PDF). The Government of Sikkim. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 July 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  17. ↑ "1989 sikkim legislative assembly election results" (PDF). The Government of Sikkim. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 July 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  18. ↑ "1994 sikkim legislative assembly election results" (PDF). The Government of Sikkim. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  19. ↑ "1999 sikkim legislative assembly election results" (PDF). The Government of Sikkim. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  20. ↑ "Sikkim Assembly Election Results in 2004". Elections in India. The Government of Sikkim. 5 May 2019. Archived from the original on 13 February 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  21. ↑ "2009 sikkim legislative assembly election results" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  22. ↑ "Vital Stats". PRS Legislative Research. 13 February 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  23. ↑ "Vital Stats". PRS Legislative Research. 13 February 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  24. ↑ "List of constituencies". Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Sikkim. Archived from the original on 6 January 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  25. ↑ "Sikkim CM will convert seats reserved for Bhutia-Lepcha community to SC if re-elected: Chamling". The Hindu . 13 April 2024. Archived from the original on 8 December 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  26. ↑ "Sikkim gets two new districts, remaining four renamed". Northeast Now. 22 December 2021. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  27. ↑ "Form 20 | Gyalshing district" (PDF). ceosikkim.nic.in. Office of The Chief Electoral Officer, Sikkim. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  28. ↑ "Form 20 | Soreng district" (PDF). ceosikkim.nic.in. Office of The Chief Electoral Officer, Sikkim. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  29. ↑ "Form 20 | Namchi district" (PDF). ceosikkim.nic.in. Office of The Chief Electoral Officer, Sikkim. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  30. ↑ "Form 20 | Gangtok district" (PDF). ceosikkim.nic.in. Office of The Chief Electoral Officer, Sikkim. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  31. ↑ "Form 20 | Pakyong district" (PDF). ceosikkim.nic.in. Office of The Chief Electoral Officer, Sikkim. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  32. ↑ "Form 20 | Mangan district" (PDF). ceosikkim.nic.in. Office of The Chief Electoral Officer, Sikkim. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  33. ↑ "Soreng district status will cater to growing population, administrative needs of four constituencies: Aditya". Sikkim Express . 22 June 2021. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  34. ↑ Pankaj Dhungel (21 June 2021). "3 sub-divisions of East Sikkim to form Sikkim's newest district Pakyong". East Mojo. Archived from the original on 11 December 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  35. ↑ Shiv Sahay Singh (4 April 2019). "32-Sangha constituency: Sikkim's intangible seat, where only monks contest and vote". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
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