Sikkim Chief Minister and SKM supremo Prem Singh Tamang is contesting from Soreng-Chakung and Rhenock assembly seats in the upcoming elections instead of Poklok-Kamrang. He is banking on his government s welfare measures to win, facing a multi-cornered contest. The elections for the Sikkim Assembly and Lok Sabha seat will take place on April 19.
Sikkim Chief Minister announces regularisation of government employees with more than four years of service through a notification this month. 300 beneficiaries from each constituency to receive houses under Garib Awas Yojna. Chief Minister urges people to support him for a second term in office to fulfill his vision of a developed state.
Reports quoting unnamed sources say the ECI has zeroed in on the Jharkhand CM's disqualification. A few years ago, the same body had let the Sikkim CM remain in his post despite a corruption charge.