[1] The Sikkim State Congress emerged as the largest party, winning seven of the 20 seats.

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

[2][3] Candidates for election to the Council had to be at least 30 years old, whilst the voting age was set at 21.

[1] In addition to the elected members, six others were appointed to the Sikkim State Council by the Chogyal, on 15 March; Rai Bahadur Densapa, Rev.

[6] The Executive Council was chosen from among the elected members, in addition to the Dewan of Sikkim, who was its President: