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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]
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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]
| Party | Seats | +/– | |
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| 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 | |||
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]
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 |
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