Ruden Sada Lepcha is an Indian politician from Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha. In May 2021, he was elected as a member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Kalimpong (constituency) as a candidate of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (Tamang).[1][2][3][4] He defeated Suva Pradhan of Bharatiya Janata Party by 3,870 votes in 2021 West Bengal Assembly Elections.
Ruden Sada Lepcha | |
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Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
Assumed office 2 May 2021 | |
Preceded by | Sarita Rai |
Constituency | Kalimpong |
Personal details | |
Political party | Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (2021–Present) |
Other political affiliations | Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (Tamang) (till 2021) |
Residence(s) | Kalimpong, West Bengal |
Alma mater | Bachelor of Arts from Kalimpong College |
Profession | Politician |
Criminal Records
editHe is an accused in a number of criminal cases, including criminal intimidation and kidnapping with intent to murder. However, he hasn't been convicted in any form so far.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Kalimpong Election Result 2021 Live Updates: Ruden Sada Lepcha of IND Wins". News18. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ "Split in TMC-led alliance votes results in BJP bagging 2 Hill seats". Millennium Post. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ "K'pong MLA's bias statement draws flak". The Statesman. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ "RUDEN SADA LEPCHA (Criminal & Asset Declaration)". MyNeta.com. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ "Ruden Sada Lepcha(Independent(IND)):Constituency- KALIMPONG(KALIMPONG) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 29 April 2022.