The 2007 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly election were the second

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( Legislative Assembly) election of the state. The elections were held on 21 February 2007, when the

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emerged as the largest party with 35 seats in the 71-seat legislature. One seat short of forming a majority, the BJP have had to rely on support from the

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and three Independents to form the government. The

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became the official opposition, holding 21 seats.

Party position in the Assembly

Key post holders in the Assembly

* Speaker :

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* Deputy Speaker :

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(2008–2009) * Leader of the House: Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri (2007–2009)
Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nihsank' (2009–2011)
Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri (2011–2012) * Leader of the Opposition : Harak Singh Rawat * Chief Secretary : Surjit Kumar Das

Members of the Second Uttarkhand Assembly

By-elections

Notes

* ^‡ – Resigned from office * ^# – Elected to the

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