The 2007 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly election were the second Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) election of the state. The elections were held on 21 February 2007, when the Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as the largest party with 35 seats in the 70-seat legislature. One seat short of forming a majority, the BJP have had to rely on support from the Uttarakhand Kranti Dal and three Independents to form the government. The Indian National Congress became the official opposition, holding 21 seats. Party position in the Assembly Key post holders in the Assembly Speaker : Harbans Kapoor Deputy Speaker : Vijaya Barthwal (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 : Mahesh Chandra List of the Second Assembly members By-elections See also 2007 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly election First Khanduri ministry Pokhriyal ministry Second Khanduri ministry Politics of Uttarakhand Notes ‡ – Resigned from office # – Elected to the Rajya Sabha References Indian politics articles by importance Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly