1970 Sikkimese general election


General elections were held in Sikkim in April 1970 to elect members of the State Council. The Sikkim National Party emerged as the largest party, winning eight of the 24 seats.

Results

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, M. M. Rasilly, R. S. Prasad, D. B. Chettri, Pinto Tashi and J. D. Pulger.

Executive Council

From the elected members, the Chogyal appointed six to the Executive Council.
NameResponsibilities
Martam TopdenEducation, Press & Publicity
Nahakul PradhanHealth & Medical
Lendhup Dorji KhangsarpaAgriculture & Animal Husbandry, Transport
Ashok Tsering BhutiaExcise, Forests
Harka Bahadur BasnettBazar
Kalu RaiPublic Works