Template:Infobox election
General elections were held in Sikkim in April 1970.[1] The Sikkim National Party emerged as the largest party, winning eight of the 24 seats.[1]
Results
Constituency-wise
| # | Constituency | Reservation | Name | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East | Bhutia-Lepcha | Martam Topden | style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Sikkim National Party |
| 2 | Nima Tenzing | style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Sikkim National Party | ||
| 3 | Sikkimese Nepali | Nahakul Pradhan | style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Sikkim State Congress | |
| 4 | South | Bhutia-Lepcha | Khunzang Dorji | style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Sikkim National Party |
| 5 | Sikkimese Nepali | Kalu Rai | style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Sikkim State Congress | |
| 6 | Bhagiman Rai | style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Sikkim National Congress | ||
| 7 | West | Bhutia-Lepcha | Thendup Tsering Bhutia | style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Sikkim National Congress |
| 8 | Sikkimese Nepali | Khagra Bahadur Khatiwara | style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Sikkim National Congress | |
| 9 | Bhim Bahadur Chettri | style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Sikkim State Congress | ||
| 10 | North | Bhutia-Lepcha | Nim Tsering Lepcha | style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Sikkim National Party |
| 11 | Netuk Tsering | style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Sikkim National Party | ||
| 12 | Sikkimese Nepali | Badrilal Pradhan | style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Sikkim State Congress | |
| 13 | Gangtok | Bhutia-Lepcha | Ashok Tsering Bhutia | style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Sikkim National Party |
| 14 | Sikkimese Nepali | Harka Bahadur Basnett | style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Sikkim National Party | |
| 15 | General | Sangha | Rinzing Chewang Lama | style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Independent |
| 16 | None | Lendhup Dorji Khangsarpa | style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Sikkim National Congress | |
| 17 | SC | Nandalal Rasaily | style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Independent | |
| 18 | Tsong | Padam Singh Tsong | style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Sikkim National Congress | |
| Source: Sikkim Darbar Gazette[2] | |||||
Appointed Members
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
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hamlet Bareh (2001) Encyclopaedia of North-East India: Sikkim Mittal Publications, p18
- ↑ Sikkim Darbar Gazette - Declaration of the Results of Election, 1970(14 May 1970). Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ↑ Council meeting proceedings - 28th March 1972(28 March 1972). Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ↑ Documents regarding the election results and proceedings of Executive Council - Order No. 21/SC(9 July 1970). Retrieved 16 June 2021.