Sikkimese general election, 1958

General elections were held in Sikkim in 1958.[1] The Sikkim State Congress emerged as the largest party, winning seven of the 20 seats.[1] Voter turnout was around 35%.[1]

Electoral system

The State Council had established in 1953 by the Chogyal.[2] It originally had 18 members, of which 12 were elected and six (including the President) appointed by the Chogyal.[2] Of the 12 elected members, six were for the Nepali community and six for the Lepcha and the Bhutia communities.[2] For the 1958 elections the number of seats was increased to 20. One seat for the Sangha was added, together with an additional appointed member.[2]

Candidates for election to the Council had to be at least 30 years old, whilst the voting age was set at 21.[1] Around 55,000 voters registered for the election.[1]

Results

Party Nepali seats Lepcha/Bhutia seats Sangha seats Total
seats
+/–
Votes % Seats Votes % Seats Votes % Seats
Sikkim State Congress 6 1 07+1
Sikkim National Party 0 5 160
Appointed members7+1
Invalid/blank votes
Total 6 6 120+2
Source: Hamlet Bareh

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Hamlet Bareh (2001) Encyclopaedia of North-East India: Sikkim Mittal Publications, p17
  2. 1 2 3 4 Bareh, p16
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