1970 Sikkimese general election
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General elections were held in Sikkim in April 1970.[2] The Sikkim National Party emerged as the largest party, winning eight of the 24 seats.[2]
Results[edit]
| Party | Seats | +/– | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikkim National Party | 8 | +3 | |
| Sikkim State Congress | 4 | +2 | |
| Sikkim National Congress | 3 | –5 | |
| Others | 3 | 0 | |
| Appointed members | 6 | 0 | |
| Total | 24 | 0 | |
| Source: Hamlet Bareh | |||
Constituency-wise[edit]
Appointed Members[edit]
In addition to the elected members, six members were appointed to the Sikkim State Council by the Chogyal, which included: Y. Dorji Dahdul (Chief Secretary), M. M. Rasilly, R. S. Prasad, D. B. Chettri, Pinto Tashi and J. D. Pulger.[3]
Executive Council[edit]
From the elected members, the Chogyal appointed six to the Executive Council.[4]
| Name | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Martam Topden | Education, Press & Publicity |
| Nahakul Pradhan | Health & Medical |
| Lendhup Dorji Khangsarpa | Agriculture & Animal Husbandry, Transport |
| Ashok Tsering Bhutia | Excise, Forests |
| Harka Bahadur Basnett | Bazar |
| Kalu Rai | Public Works |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Sikkim Darbar Gazette - Declaration of the Results of Election, 1970". 14 May 1970. pp. 59–64. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ a b Hamlet Bareh (2001) Encyclopaedia of North-East India: Sikkim Mittal Publications, p18
- ^ "Council meeting proceedings - 28th March 1972". 28 March 1972. p. 7. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Documents regarding the election results and proceedings of Executive Council - Order No. 21/SC". 9 July 1970. p. 75. Retrieved 16 June 2021.