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Describe historical developments related to Sikkim’s merger with India as its $22^{nd}$ State.

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Sikkims merger with India:-

At the time of Independence, Sikkim’s was a ‘protectorate’ of India and not a fully soverign country.
It was not a part of India. Sikkim’s defence and relations were looked after by India. The power of internal administration was with Chogyal, Sikkim’s monarch.
The first democratic election in Sikkim was held in $1974$. Sikkim Congress swept the elections.
Sikkim Assembly passed a resolution in $1975$ asking for integration with India.
It was followed by referendum, that stamped popular approval.
Indian Parliament immediately accepted it.
Sikkim became $22^{nd}$ state of Indian Union.
Chogyal did not accept the merger but it enjoyed popular support.

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