1979 Sikkim Legislative Assembly election

The 1979 Sikkim Legislative Assembly election was held in Sikkim, a state in India, on April 24, 1979. This election marked a significant event in the political landscape of Sikkim, following its accession to India in 1975. The election sought to establish a representative government in the newly formed state assembly, consisting of 32 constituencies. The major political parties in contention included the Sikkim Sangram Parishad (SSP) and the Sikkim Janata Party (SJP). The election was conducted under the supervision of the Election Commission of India and was pivotal in shaping state governance. The results led to the formation of a new government, emphasizing the evolving democratic framework in Sikkim post-integration into India.