Sikkim Janata Parishad
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Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Sikkim Janata Parishad or SJP (Sikkim Popular Association) was a political party in the Indian state of Sikkim led by N.B. Bhandari.
SJP won the 1979 state assembly elections, when it got 22,776 votes (31,49%) and won 17 seats (had nominated candidates in 31 out of the total 32 constituencies). Bhandari became the Chief Minister.
In 1981 SJP merged with Indian National Congress. However, in 1984 Bhandari split from Congress and founded Sikkim Sangram Parishad.
Electoral records
- Sikkim Legislative Assembly election
| Year | Total Seats | Seats Contested | Seats Won | Forfeited Deposits | % Votes contested | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 32 | 31 | 16 | 4 | 31.83 | [1] |
| Year | Total Seats | Seats Contested | Seats Won | Forfeited Deposits | % Votes contested | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 61.65 | [2] |
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