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
Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
2 May 2021
Preceded bySarita Rai
ConstituencyKalimpong
Personal details
Political partyBharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (2021–Present)
Other political
affiliations
Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (Tamang) (till 2021)
Residence(s)Kalimpong, West Bengal
Alma materBachelor of Arts from Kalimpong College
ProfessionPolitician

Criminal Records

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He 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

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  1. ^ "Kalimpong Election Result 2021 Live Updates: Ruden Sada Lepcha of IND Wins". News18. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Split in TMC-led alliance votes results in BJP bagging 2 Hill seats". Millennium Post. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  3. ^ "K'pong MLA's bias statement draws flak". The Statesman. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  4. ^ "RUDEN SADA LEPCHA (Criminal & Asset Declaration)". MyNeta.com. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Ruden Sada Lepcha(Independent(IND)):Constituency- KALIMPONG(KALIMPONG) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 29 April 2022.