State Council (Sikkim)
Abolished legislature of the Kingdom of Sikkim / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The State Council of Sikkim was the unicameral legislature of the former Kingdom of Sikkim, which was located in the Himalayas, between India and China.
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Sikkim State Council | |
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Type | |
History | |
Disbanded | 1975 |
Succeeded by | Sikkim Legislative Assembly |
Structure | |
Seats | 32 |
Length of term | 3 years |
Elections | |
State Council voting system | First-past-the-post |
First State Council election | 1953 |
Last State Council election | 1974 |
Meeting place | |
Gangtok, Sikkim |
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There were six elections held for the council between 1953 and 1974. In 1975, after a referendum to abolish the monarchy, and the passing of the 36th amendment to the Indian constitution, the monarchy was abolished, along with the State Council. The territory of the kingdom was merged with India, becoming its 22nd state. The members of the State Council at the time, were deemed to be the Legislative Assembly of the newly formed state.