1970 Sikkimese general election|
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Majority party
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Minority party
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Third party
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Party
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SNP
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SSC
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SNC
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Last election
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5
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2
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8
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Seats won
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8
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4
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3
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Seat change
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3
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2
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5
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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
Constituency-wise
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
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Responsibilities
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Martam Topden
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Education, Press & Publicity
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Nahakul Pradhan
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Health & Medical
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Lendhup Dorji Khangsarpa
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Agriculture & Animal Husbandry, Transport
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Ashok Tsering Bhutia
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Excise, Forests
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Harka Bahadur Basnett
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Bazar
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Kalu Rai
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Public Works
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References