Kalimpong Assembly Election Results 2026
Well... The polling is over, and the fate of all candidates in the Kalimpong constituency is sealed in the EVM.So far, 82.99% voting has been recorded in the Kalimpong constituency. The Kalimpong constituency which is a key constituency , is known for its diverse electorate and crucial role in West Bengal ’s governance. The Kalimpong election result holds significant importance as it often witnesses intense battles between major political parties, shaping the city`s political landscape.In the race for the new assembly from this constituency, Rita Thapa of the CPM, Bharat Chetri of the BJP, and Santa Kumar Pradhan of Congress are in the fray.
In the last assembly election held in 2026 in West Bengal, Bharat Chetri of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat by defeating Ruden Sada Lepcha of the Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha with a margin of 21464 votes. The Kalimpong Assembly constituency falls under the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Raju Bista won the Darjeeling Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 178525 votes, defeating Gopal Lama of the All India Trinamool Congress.Stay updated with the latest news, candidate profiles, and insights from this influential seat.
Kalimpong Candidates List
West Bengal Assembly Constituencies
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results 2026 to 1977
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results (2026)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bharat Chetri
Winner
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
84,290
Lead:
21,464
|
49.74% |
| Ruden Sada Lepcha | Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha | 62,826 | 37.07% |
| Bhernone Britto Lepcha | Independent | 14,231 | 8.40% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 2,060 | 1.22% |
| Sisir Kumar Sharma | Akhil Bharatiya Gorkha League | 1,961 | 1.16% |
| Santa Kumar Pradhan | Indian National Congress | 1,809 | 1.07% |
| Aldrin Lepcha | Independent | 1,389 | 0.82% |
| Rita Thapa | Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 911 | 0.54% |
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ruden Sada Lepcha
Winner
|
Independent |
58,206
Lead:
3,870
|
38% |
| Suva Pradhan | Bharatiya Janata Party | 54,336 | 35% |
| Dr. R.b. Bhujel | Independent | 31,856 | 21% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 2,160 | 1% |
| Penjo Gompu Bhutia | National People\'s Party | 1,805 | 1% |
| Songden Lepcha | Independent | 1,720 | 1% |
| Dilip Pradhan | Indian National Congress | 1,715 | 1% |
| Ujjwal Rai | Independent | 1,562 | 1% |
| Bhupendra Lepcha | Independent | 1,503 | 1% |
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sarita Rai
Winner
|
Gojam |
67,693
Lead:
11,431
|
49% |
| Harka Bahadur Chettri | Independent | 56,262 | 41% |
| Kishore Pradhan | Independent | 5,714 | 4% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 3,364 | 2% |
| Amar Loksom | Gorkha Rashtriya Congress | 3,201 | 2% |
| Bhrigu Nath Gupta | Independent | 1,751 | 1% |
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dr. Harka Bahadur Chettri
Winner
|
Gorkha Janmukti Morcha |
109,102
Lead:
101,675
|
87% |
| Prakash Dahal | Gorkha National Liberation Front | 7,427 | 6% |
| Shanti Kumar Sharma | Indian National Congress | 3,399 | 3% |
| Bikram Chhetri | Communist Party Of India | 3,105 | 2% |
| Tribhuwan Rai | Akhil Bharatiya Gorkha League | 1,852 | 1% |
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gaulan Lepcha
Winner
|
Gorkha National Liberation Front |
57,854
Lead:
25,811
|
56% |
| Norden Lama | Independent | 32,043 | 31% |
| Nilay Rai | Communist Party Of India | 5,580 | 5% |
| Kalyan Kumar Dewan | Independent | 5,032 | 5% |
| Major S.r.bhutia | Bahujan Samaj Party | 2,214 | 2% |
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Goulan Lepcha
Winner
|
Gorkha National Liberation Front |
51,983
Lead:
25,004
|
58% |
| Norden Lama | Independent | 26,979 | 30% |
| Mohan Singh Rai (dukhun) | Communist Party Of India | 6,380 | 7% |
| Chater Leslie John | Bharatiya Janata Party | 4,803 | 5% |
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gaulan Lepcha
Winner
|
Gorkha National Liberation Front |
50,362
Lead:
33,241
|
50% |
| Norden Lama | Akhil Bharatiya Gorkha League (budhiman Garung) | 17,121 | 17% |
| N.t. Moktan | Independent | 9,683 | 10% |
| Mohan Singh Rai | Communist Party Of India | 8,242 | 8% |
| Puran Lohar | Bharatiya Janata Party | 2,114 | 2% |
| Suren Khati | Independent | 1,497 | 1% |
| Leslie John Chater | Independent | 905 | 1% |
| Benoy Khati | Independent | 512 | 1% |
| Ashok Rai | Independent | 386 | 0% |
| Garjaman Singh Cintury | Independent | 314 | 0% |
| Pasang Sada | Independent | 211 | 0% |
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Nima Tshering Moktan
Winner
|
Independent |
48,332
Lead:
31,926
|
56% |
| Mohan Singh Rai (dukhun) | Communist Party Of India | 16,406 | 19% |
| Udai Prakash Rai | Bharatiya Janata Party | 8,418 | 10% |
| Leslie John Chater | Independent | 3,886 | 5% |
| C.b. Rana | Independent | 2,030 | 2% |
| R. B. Khatiwara | Independent | 1,454 | 2% |
| S.r. Bhutia | Independent | 468 | 1% |
| R. K. Suman | Independent | 401 | 0% |
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results (1987)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mohansing Rai
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India |
964
Lead:
887
|
88% |
| Tashi Tshering Lepcha | Indian National Congress | 77 | 7% |
| Bhim Kumar Rai | Independent | 11 | 1% |
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results (1982)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Renu Leena Subba
Winner
|
Independent |
15,154
Lead:
9,194
|
51% |
| Badrinayaran Pradhan | Independent | 5,960 | 20% |
| Mohan Singh Rai | Communist Party Of India | 5,344 | 18% |
| Tashi Tshering Lepcha | Independent | 1,587 | 5% |
| Ran Bahadur Khatiwara | Independent | 478 | 2% |
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Subha Renuleena
Winner
|
Independent |
13,983
Lead:
4,938
|
42% |
| Gurung Gajendra | Indian National Congress | 9,045 | 27% |
| Pradhan Santosh | Janta Party | 4,746 | 14% |
| Ramshankar Prasad | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 4,567 | 14% |
| Khagendra Songpangbay | Independent | 418 | 1% |
Strike Rate
Kalimpong MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bharat Chetri | BJP | 84,290 | 21,464 | 49.74% |
| 2021 | Ruden Sada Lepcha | IND | 58,206 | 3,870 | 38% |
| 2016 | Sarita Rai | GOJAM | 67,693 | 11,431 | 49% |
| 2011 | Dr. Harka Bahadur Chettri | GOJAM | 109,102 | 101,675 | 87% |
| 2006 | Gaulan Lepcha | GNLF | 57,854 | 25,811 | 56% |
| 2001 | Goulan Lepcha | GNLF | 51,983 | 25,004 | 58% |
| 1996 | Gaulan Lepcha | GNLF | 50,362 | 33,241 | 50% |
| 1991 | Nima Tshering Moktan | IND | 48,332 | 31,926 | 56% |
| 1987 | Mohansing Rai | CPI | 964 | 887 | 88% |
| 1982 | Renu Leena Subba | IND | 15,154 | 9,194 | 51% |
| 1977 | Subha Renuleena | IND | 13,983 | 4,938 | 42% |
Kalimpong Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bharat Chetri | BJP |
84,290
(Lead:
21,464)
|
49.74% |
| Ruden Sada Lepcha | Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha | 62,826 | 37.07% | |
| 2021 | Ruden Sada Lepcha | IND |
58,206
(Lead:
3,870)
|
38% |
| Suva Pradhan | BJP | 54,336 | 35% | |
| 2016 | Sarita Rai | GOJAM |
67,693
(Lead:
11,431)
|
49% |
| Harka Bahadur Chettri | IND | 56,262 | 41% | |
| 2011 | Dr. Harka Bahadur Chettri | GOJAM |
109,102
(Lead:
101,675)
|
87% |
| Prakash Dahal | GNLF | 7,427 | 6% | |
| 2006 | Gaulan Lepcha | GNLF |
57,854
(Lead:
25,811)
|
56% |
| Norden Lama | IND | 32,043 | 31% | |
| 2001 | Goulan Lepcha | GNLF |
51,983
(Lead:
25,004)
|
58% |
| Norden Lama | IND | 26,979 | 30% | |
| 1996 | Gaulan Lepcha | GNLF |
50,362
(Lead:
33,241)
|
50% |
| Norden Lama | ABGL | 17,121 | 17% | |
| 1991 | Nima Tshering Moktan | IND |
48,332
(Lead:
31,926)
|
56% |
| Mohan Singh Rai (dukhun) | CPI | 16,406 | 19% | |
| 1987 | Mohansing Rai | CPI |
964
(Lead:
887)
|
88% |
| Tashi Tshering Lepcha | INC | 77 | 7% | |
| 1982 | Renu Leena Subba | IND |
15,154
(Lead:
9,194)
|
51% |
| Badrinayaran Pradhan | IND | 5,960 | 20% | |
| 1977 | Subha Renuleena | IND |
13,983
(Lead:
4,938)
|
42% |
| Gurung Gajendra | INC | 9,045 | 27% |
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West Bengal Kalimpong Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Kalimpong Assembly seat in the 2026 election?
Bharat Chetri of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Kalimpong Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating Ruden Sada Lepcha of the Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha) by a margin of 21464 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Kalimpong constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Kalimpong constituency is 57% IND and 43% GNLF, with IND won 4 times and GNLF won 3 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2026 Kalimpong Assembly Election?
Bharat Chetri (BJP) received 49.74% vote share.
Ruden Sada Lepcha (Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha) received 37.07% vote share.
What were the results of the 2026 Kalimpong Assembly Election?
Bharat Chetri (BJP) won the 2026 election with 84290 votes, leading by 21464 votes and securing a 49.74% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Kalimpong Assembly constituency fall under?
The Kalimpong Assembly constituency falls under the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency of Darjiling district.
What was the margin of victory in the Kalimpong Assembly Election 2026?
Bharat Chetri (BJP) won the Kalimpong Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 21464 votes over Ruden Sada Lepcha (Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha).
What are the key constituencies in the Darjeeling Lok Sabha area?
The Kalimpong Assembly constituency is part of the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Darjeeling, Kurseong, Matigara-naxalbari(sc), Siliguri, Phansidewa (st), Chopra.
Who were the top candidates for the Kalimpong Assembly Election 2026?
The top candidates in the Kalimpong Assembly Election 2026 were:
Bharat Chetri (BJP)
Ruden Sada Lepcha (Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha)
Bhernone Britto Lepcha (IND)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Bharat Chetri (BJP) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Kalimpong Assembly Election 2026?
The voter turnout in the Kalimpong Assembly Election 2026 was 82.99%
This page contains historical election results sourced from the Election Commission of India (ECI). It is for archival and informational purposes only and does not represent current or ongoing election updates. The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.
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