General elections were held in Sikkim in March 1967, having been due earlier but postponed after a state of emergency was declared following the Sino-Indian War.

[2] The Sikkim National Congress emerged as the largest single party, winning eight of the 24 seats.

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

[2] 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, six members were appointed to the Sikkim State Council by the Chogyal, which included R. N. Haldipur (Dewan of Sikkim and President of the Council), M. M. Rasailly, Hon.