General elections were held in Sikkim in May 1953.

[3] It had 18 members, of which 12 were elected and six (including the President) appointed by the Chogyal.

[3] Candidates for election to the Council had to be at least 30 years old, whilst the voting age was set at 21.

[2] In addition to the elected members, five members were appointed to the Sikkim State Council by the Chogyal; John S. Lal (President of the Council and Dewan of Sikkim), Rai Bahadur Densapa, Tekbir Khati, Palda Lama and Hon Lt Prem Bahadur Basnet.

[4][5] Following the elections, an Executive Council was appointed, which consisted of the President of the Council, John S. Lal and two of the elected members, Sonam Tsering and Kashiraj Pradhan.