Tamang stakes claim to form new Govt in Sikkim

 

 

 

CHIEF Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday called on Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and submitted a resolution passed by newly-elected MLAs of Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) electing him as their legislature party leader to stake claim to form the next Government, an official said. He was accompanied by all the newly-elected SKM MLAs during the meeting with the Governor at the Raj Bhawan. Acharya congratulated the newly-elected MLAs and wished them well. It was not immediately known when the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers would take place, the official said. The SKM won 31 of the 32 seats in the Assembly elections, the counting for which was held on Sunday. The Opposition SDF secured one seat.

 

Don’t flee Sikkim fearing persecution: SKM to SDF leaders: AFTER social media posts claimed that demoralised SDF leaders and workers were fleeing Sikkim following Assembly poll defeat, fearing attacks by ruling party cadre in post-poll violence, SKM on Monday urged them to stay back, promising peace and security for all. “Dear esteemed leaders and supporters of the SDF party, we have come to learn that many of you have left Sikkim fearing potential attacks. We wish to emphasise that the SKM, once a victim of such violence, deeply understands the pain caused by these heinous acts. Our ethos strongly stands against indulging in any form of violence,” SKM spokesperson Jacob Khaling said in a statement.