Sikkim reels under post-poll violence after SKM ends SDF's 25-year rule; police say situation under control
5 years, 7 months ago

Sikkim reels under post-poll violence after SKM ends SDF's 25-year rule; police say situation under control

Firstpost  

The SDF has even alleged that family members of former Sikkim chief minister Pawan Chamling have been attacked. “Right from the day the result was announced, we have been attacked at various places by Sikkim Krantikari Morcha workers,” alleges Rup Narayan Rai, convenor of the SDF. A relative of Chamling, who did not wish to be named fearing for his safety, told Firstpost, “On the night of 23 May, SKM workers attacked and vandalised my home.” He also said that apart from his home in Namchi, a town in South Sikkim district, a number of homes and institutions of other members of the former chief minister’s family have been attacked. The situation is under control now.” Verma said that only three cases related to post-poll violence have been registered in the South Sikkim district headquarters. Jacob Khaling, political secretary to the chief minister, said, “Why would our party attack the SDF workers in South Sikkim district when we have a strong presence in other districts too?

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Sikkim Assembly elections | Pawan Chamling alleges that he was pushed by SKM workers in Namchi
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News 18  

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