List of constituencies of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly
January 01, 1970
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. Sikkim is the second-smallest state in India, covering 7,096 km2 (2,740 sq mi); and the least populous state with a population of 6.10 lakhs. The Sikkim Legislative Assembly has existed since 1975. As of the 2019 elections, it has 32 constituencies, whom are democratically elected using the First-past-the-post system.
Location of Sikkim (highlighted in red) within India
Since the independence of India, the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) have been given Reservation status, guaranteeing political representation, and the Constitution lays down the general principles of positive discrimination for SCs and STs. The Scheduled Tribes have been granted a reservation of 12 seats in the assembly, while 2 constituencies are reserved for candidates of the Scheduled Castes. 1 constituency (Sangha) is reserved for registered Buddhist monks and nuns from the state's monasteries. 2 constituencies (West Pendam and Salghari–Zoom) are reserved for people of the Scheduled Castes (SC). 12 constituencies are reserved for people of the Bhutia-Lepcha (BL) community.
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^Shiv Sahay Singh (4 April 2019). "32-Sangha constituency: Sikkim's intangible seat, where only monks contest and vote". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
January 01, 1970
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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 Sikkim is the second smallest state in India covering 7 096 km2 2 740 sq mi and the least populous state with a population of 6 10 lakhs The Sikkim Legislative Assembly has existed since 1975 As of the 2019 elections it has 32 constituencies whom are democratically elected using the First past the post system Sikkim Legislative Assembly10th Sikkim AssemblyTypeTypeUnicameralTerm limits5 yearsSeats32ElectionsVoting systemFirst past the postLast election11 April 2019Next electionApril 2024Meeting placeSikkim Legislative Assembly Gangtok Sikkim IndiaWebsiteSikkim Legislative Assembly Location of Sikkim highlighted in red within India Since the independence of India the Scheduled Castes SC and Scheduled Tribes ST have been given Reservation status guaranteeing political representation and the Constitution lays down the general principles of positive discrimination for SCs and STs The Scheduled Tribes have been granted a reservation of 12 seats in the assembly while 2 constituencies are reserved for candidates of the Scheduled Castes 1 constituency Sangha is reserved for registered Buddhist monks and nuns from the state s monasteries 2 constituencies West Pendam and Salghari Zoom are reserved for people of the Scheduled Castes SC 12 constituencies are reserved for people of the Bhutia Lepcha BL community Contents 1 History 2 Constituencies 3 See also 4 ReferencesHistory editYear Details Constituencies Seats Elections Nepali BL Others Appointed Total 1952 Elections announced for a new State Council with 12 out of 18 elected members 4 6 6 0 6 18 1953 1958 Seats increased to 20 1 4 6 6 2 Sangha General 6 20 1958 1966 Representation of Sikkim Subjects Regulation 1966 2 Constituencies increased to 5 2 additional general seats added 5 7 7 4 Sangha Tsong SC General 6 24 1967 1970 and 1973 1974 The Government of Sikkim Act 1974 3 Multi seat constituencies eliminated 32 15 15 2 Sangha SC 0 32 1974Constituencies edit nbsp Constituencies of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly The following is a list of the constituencies of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly 4 Reservation Bhutia Lepcha BL community Scheduled Castes Buddhist monks and nuns No Name Reserved for SC BL None District 5 Lok Sabhaconstituency Electors 2019 6 1 Yoksam Tashiding BL Gyalshing Sikkim 13 808 2 Yangthang None 12 952 3 Maneybong Dentam 15 174 4 Gyalshing Barnyak 12 406 5 Rinchenpong BL Soreng 7 14 756 6 Daramdin 15 269 7 Soreng Chakung None 15 589 8 Salghari Zoom SC 10 942 9 Barfung BL Namchi 14 875 10 Poklok Kamrang None 15 595 11 Namchi Singhithang 12 689 12 Melli 15 479 13 Namthang Rateypani 15 451 14 Temi Namphing 14 225 15 Rangang Yangang 13 919 16 Tumin Lingee BL 15 888 17 Khamdong Singtam None Gangtok 13 067 18 West Pendam SC Pakyong 8 14 984 19 Rhenock None 17 396 20 Chujachen 17 776 21 Gnathang Machong BL 12 048 22 Namchaybong None 15 095 23 Shyari BL Gangtok 15 732 24 Martam Rumtek 16 975 25 Upper Tadong None 10 334 26 Arithang 11 408 27 Gangtok BL 11 649 28 Upper Burtuk None 15 231 29 Kabi Lungchok BL Mangan 12 661 30 Djongu 9 595 31 Lachen Mangan 7 867 32 Sangha Sangha 9 Buddhist Monasteries 3 293See also editState legislative assemblies of IndiaReferences edit Tashi Namgyal 16 March 1958 Proclamation of His Highness Sir Tashi Namgyal KCSI KCIE Maharaja of Sikkim Dated the 16th March 1958 PDF p 102 Archived from the original PDF on 29 January 2023 Retrieved 16 June 2021 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 The Government of Sikkim Act 1974 6 July 1974 Archived from the original on 9 July 2021 Retrieved 1 July 2021 List of constituencies ceosikkim nic in Retrieved 17 February 2023 Sikkim gets two new districts remaining four renamed NORTHEAST NOW 22 December 2021 Retrieved 17 February 2023 Vidhan Sabha Elections Sikkim 2019 Voters Turnout Statistical Data PDF ceosikkim nic in CEO of Sikkim Archived from the original PDF on 19 February 2024 Retrieved 1 January 2021 Soreng district status will cater to growing population administrative needs of four constituencies Aditya Sikkimexpress 22 June 2021 Retrieved 17 February 2023 Pankaj Dhungel 21 June 2021 3 sub divisions of East Sikkim to form Sikkim s newest district Pakyong East Mojo Retrieved 20 September 2021 Shiv Sahay Singh 4 April 2019 32 Sangha constituency Sikkim s intangible seat where only monks contest and vote The Hindu Retrieved 3 January 2021 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title List of constituencies of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly amp oldid 1224101650, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
