Prem Singh Tamang, aka PS Golay, sworn in as Sikkim CM: SKM chief was convicted of corruption under Chamling govt
5 years, 7 months ago

Prem Singh Tamang, aka PS Golay, sworn in as Sikkim CM: SKM chief was convicted of corruption under Chamling govt

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Prem Singh Tamang, Sikkim’s chief minister, had been accused of misappropriating funds to the tune of Rs. The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha president Prem Singh Tamang, popularly known as PS Golay, took oath as the new Chief Minister of Sikkim on Monday. An SKM delegation led by Tamang called on the governor Ganga Prasad at Raj Bhawan on Saturday and staked claim to form the next government in the state having defeated the Sikkim Democratic Front in the Assembly election ending Pawan Kumar Chamling’s reign as the longest-serving chief minister of an Indian state — he served for five consecutive terms since 1993. 9.50 lakh in the milch cow distribution scheme of the Sikkim government when he was the animal husbandry minister in Chamling’s first term between 1994 and 1999.

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Elected from two constituencies, Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang vacates Soreng-Chakung
7 months ago

Elected from two constituencies, Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang vacates Soreng-Chakung

The Hindu  

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on June 14 announced his decision to vacate Soreng-Chakung assembly constituency and continue to represent Rhenock seat. In a Facebook post, Mr. Tamang said, "I apologise to the people of Soreng-Chakung constituency as I have decided to step aside, allowing an honest and loyal party functionary to serve you as your legislator." Thus, with …

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Announces Portfolios Two Days After Swearing-In For Second Term
7 months ago

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Announces Portfolios Two Days After Swearing-In For Second Term

ABP News  

Soon after Sikkim Krantikari Morcha leader Prem Singh Tamang took oath as Chief Minister of Sikkim on Monday for a second term, the newly formed government announced its portfolios for 11 ministers. Along with Prem Singh Tamang, Sonam Lama, Arun Upreti, Samdup Lepcha, Bhim Hang Limboo, Bhoj Raj Rai, GT Dhungel, Purun Kumar Gurung and Pintsho Namgyal Lepcha took the …

Modi signals continuity in portfolio allocation, reposes trust in old team
7 months ago

Modi signals continuity in portfolio allocation, reposes trust in old team

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who now needs the support of allies to lead the latest edition of the National Democratic Alliance government, sent out a message of continuity by retaining his top lieutenants in key Ministries while allocating portfolios to his council of ministers. Former Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar got the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, on the …

Prem Singh Tamang sworn in as Sikkim chief minister for second term
7 months ago

Prem Singh Tamang sworn in as Sikkim chief minister for second term

Hindustan Times  

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha president Prem Singh Tamang was sworn in as Sikkim’s chief minister for the second consecutive term on Monday. Prem Singh Tamang greets people after taking oath as the Sikkim chief minister during the swearing-in ceremony at Panjor Stadium in Gangtok on Monday. Raju Basnet, a former bureaucrat who defeated Chamling at Namcheybung and Bhoj Raj Rai, who …

Prem Singh Tamang sworn in as Sikkim Chief Minister for second consecutive term
7 months ago

Prem Singh Tamang sworn in as Sikkim Chief Minister for second consecutive term

The Hindu  

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha supremo Prem Singh Tamang on June 10 took oath as the Chief Minister of the Himalayan state for the second consecutive term. Along with the Chief Minister, 11 other Ministers were sworn in, including Sonam Lama, Arun Kumar Upreti, Samdup Lepcha, Bhim Hang Limboo, Bhoj Raj Rai, G T Dhungel, Puran Kumar Gurung, Pintso Namgyal Lepcha, Nar …

Prem Singh Tamang to be sworn in as Sikkim CM for second term on Monday
7 months ago

Prem Singh Tamang to be sworn in as Sikkim CM for second term on Monday

Hindustan Times  

Gangtok, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha supremo Prem Singh Tamang is set to take oath as chief minister of the Himalayan state for a second straight term on Monday, officials said. Prem Singh Tamang to be sworn in as Sikkim CM for second term on Monday Governor Lakshman Acharya will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Tamang and his Council …

Prem Singh Tamang to take oath as Sikkim CM at 4 p.m. today
7 months ago

Prem Singh Tamang to take oath as Sikkim CM at 4 p.m. today

The Hindu  

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha supremo Prem Singh Tamang is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of the Himalayan State for a second straight term on June 10, officials said. Governor Lakshman Acharya will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Tamang and his Council of Ministers during the swearing-in ceremony at Paljor stadium in Gangtok, they said. …

SKM Chief Prem Singh Tamang To Take Oath As Sikkim CM Today
7 months ago

SKM Chief Prem Singh Tamang To Take Oath As Sikkim CM Today

ABP News  

Sikkim Assembly Elections: Sikkim Krantikari Morcha chief Prem Singh Tamang is set to take the oath as Chief Minister of Sikkim on Monday. The decision to defer the swearing-in ceremony to June 10 was taken during the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha legislature party meeting, held on Friday last week at the chief minister's official residence, Mintokgang, as Tamang was scheduled to …

SKM head Prem Singh Tamang to take oath as Sikkim Chief Minister today
7 months ago

SKM head Prem Singh Tamang to take oath as Sikkim Chief Minister today

India Today  

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha supremo Prem Singh Tamang is set to take oath as chief minister of the Himalayan state for a second straight term on Monday, officials said. Governor Lakshman Acharya will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Tamang and his Council of Ministers during the swearing-in ceremony at Paljor stadium here, they said. Tamang, 56, who spearheaded …

SKM sweeps Sikkim, BJP bags 3rd Arunachal term
7 months, 1 week ago

SKM sweeps Sikkim, BJP bags 3rd Arunachal term

Hindustan Times  

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Arunachal Pradesh and the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha in Sikkim secured landslide victories in the assembly elections held on April 19, according to results declared on Sunday. In Arunachal Pradesh, the BJP won 46 out of the total 60 seats, with chief minister Pema Khandu, who has been in power since 2016, expected to continue …

SKM records landslide victory in Sikkim polls; CM calls BJP ‘close partner’
7 months, 1 week ago

SKM records landslide victory in Sikkim polls; CM calls BJP ‘close partner’

Hindustan Times  

Sikkim’s ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha secured a landslide victory in the assembly elections on Sunday, winning 31 of the Himalayan state’s 32 seats that went to polls on April 19 along with the sole Lok Sabha constituency. Sikkim chief minister and SKM chief Prem Singh Tamang speaks with the media after his party's landslide victory in the state assembly elections …

State Polls: BJP Retains Power In Arunachal Pradesh, SKM Sweeps Sikkim | ABP News
7 months, 1 week ago

State Polls: BJP Retains Power In Arunachal Pradesh, SKM Sweeps Sikkim | ABP News

ABP News  

The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha or SKM on Sunday returned to power in the state for a second consecutive term winning 31 seats in the 32-member assembly.The Sikkim Democratic Front or SDF which had ruled Sikkim for 25 years till 2019 won a lone seat.In Arunachal Pradesh, the ruling BJP retained power sweeping the state with 46 seats in the 60 …

Sikkim Election Results 2024: Sikkim Krantikari Morcha: The second-time victorious dissident
7 months, 1 week ago

Sikkim Election Results 2024: Sikkim Krantikari Morcha: The second-time victorious dissident

The Hindu  

In the landlocked State nestled within the Himalayas in the northeast, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha has been rather synonymous with the “winds of change”. With the SKM securing a continued stay at the State’s top administrative office, a deep dive into its origins best reflects the prerogative and the “winds of change” they sought for the State. In his resignation letter …

Sikkim’s ruling SKM heading for landslide victory in assembly polls
7 months, 1 week ago

Sikkim’s ruling SKM heading for landslide victory in assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

Silliguri: Sikkim’s ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha appeared to be heading for a landslide victory as it was leading at 31 of the state’s 32 assembly seats where elections were held on April 19. Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang Golay The Bharatiya Janata Party is an ally of SKM. At the end of second round of counting, SKM, led by …

Sikkim Assembly election 2024: SDF chief Pawan Kumar Chamling loses both seats
7 months, 1 week ago

Sikkim Assembly election 2024: SDF chief Pawan Kumar Chamling loses both seats

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister and Sikkim Democratic Front supremo Pawan Kumar Chamling, lost both the seats he was contesting from in the 32-member Sikkim Assembly as results were declared on June 2. Sikkim Assembly election 2024 results live updates According to the Election Commission of India data, the SKM won 19 Assembly seats and was leading in 12 other constituencies. The …

Sikkim Assembly elections results: SKM retains power with landslide victory, wins 31 of 32 seats
7 months, 1 week ago

Sikkim Assembly elections results: SKM retains power with landslide victory, wins 31 of 32 seats

India TV News  

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-led Sikkim Krantikari Morcha on Sunday retained power in the Himalayan state for the second consecutive term as it won 31 seats in the 32-member assembly. Pawan Kumar Chamling loses Poklok Kamrang, Namcheybung assembly seats Former Sikkim chief minister and SDF supremo Pawan Kumar Chamling lost to SKM nominees in both Poklok Kamrang and Namcheybung assembly …

Sikkim Assembly elections | Chief Minister Tamang contesting from two seats, including old bastion Soreng-Chakung
9 months ago

Sikkim Assembly elections | Chief Minister Tamang contesting from two seats, including old bastion Soreng-Chakung

The Hindu  

Sikkim Chief Minister and SKM supremo Prem Singh Tamang is contesting from two Assembly seats — Soreng-Chakung and Rhenock — instead of Poklok-Kamrang constituency which he won in 2019. Mr. Tamang is banking on welfare measures of his government like free LPG cylinder to all households every quarter, Rs 40,000 annual cash transfer to the women head of family under …

Sikkim Assembly elections | Pawan Chamling alleges that he was pushed by SKM workers in Namchi
9 months ago

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

The Hindu  

Sikkim Democratic Front president and former chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling on April 8, 2024 claimed that he was pushed by rival Sikkim Krantikari Morcha supporters during campaigning in Namchi district. In the purported video, Chamling was seen campaigning for SDF's Namchi-Singhithang candidate Bimal Rai at Namchi Bazar as SKM workers campaigning for Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang's wife Krishna …

Sikkim Chief Minister P.S. Tamang releases Sikkim Krantikari Morcha’s manifesto, guarantees social uplift
9 months, 1 week ago

Sikkim Chief Minister P.S. Tamang releases Sikkim Krantikari Morcha’s manifesto, guarantees social uplift

The Hindu  

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha president and Chief Minister P.S. Tamang on April 5 released the party’s manifesto for the Assembly and Lok Sabha polls in the State promising social uplift. The 56-page manifesto titled "9 Guarantees of P S Tamang" was unveiled in the presence of senior party leaders and party supporters from Zoom-Salghari, Rinchenpong, Daramdin and Soreng-Chakung constituencies of Soreng …

Sikkim CM among 16 candidates to file nomination papers for assembly polls
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sikkim CM among 16 candidates to file nomination papers for assembly polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Gangtok, Mar 26 Chief Minister Prem Singh Singh Tamang was among the 16 candidates who filed their nomination papers on Tuesday for the assembly elections in Sikkim. Citizen Action Party candidates Pem Dorjee Sherpa and Kaushal Lohagan filed nomination papers from Daramdin and Salghari-Zoom seats, respectively. Among the others who filed nomination papers were SDF's Gnawo Chopel from the Kabi …

Former officers, MLA join ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Former officers, MLA join ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha

The Hindu  

A couple of retired bureaucrats and former leaders of the rival Sikkim Democratic Front joined the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha at an event in West Sikkim district’s Dentam on March 20. Those who joined the SKM in the presence of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang included former Sports and Youth Affairs Secretary Raju Basnett, former Rural Development Department Secretary Chewang …

Sikkim Assembly election 2024 to be held on April 19: Here is complete schedule
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Sikkim Assembly election 2024 to be held on April 19: Here is complete schedule

Hindustan Times  

The voting for the 32-member Sikkim assembly will be held in a single phase, the Election Commission of India announced on Saturday. Sikkim assembly Follow Lok Sabha poll schedule LIVE Updates Here's the complete schedule for the Sikkim assembly polls: Issue of notification: March 20 Last date of notification: March 27 Scrutiny of nomination: March 28 Last date of withdrawal …

Golay wins, BJP-SKM alliance sweeps bypoll in Sikkim
5 years, 2 months ago

Golay wins, BJP-SKM alliance sweeps bypoll in Sikkim

The Hindu  

The BJP-Sikkim Krantikari Morcha alliance has swept the bypolls in Sikkim, winning all the three Assembly seats that went to the polls. Mr. Golay secured 10,585 votes, while his nearest rival Moses Rai of Sikkim Democratic Front secured 1,858. Former Indian football captain and Hamro Sikkim working president Bhaichung Bhutia, who also contested from Gangtok, finished fourth after securing 578 …

Plea against EC order on Sikkim CM disqualification
5 years, 2 months ago

Plea against EC order on Sikkim CM disqualification

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Centre and the Election Commission on a petition challenging the poll panel’s decision to reduce the disqualification period of Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang from six years to 13 months. Patel and Justice C. Hari Shankar also sought the stand of the State government and Mr. Tamang on …

In Sikkim, BJP ties up with SKM party for 21 Oct Assembly bypolls; saffron party to contest from Gangtok, Martam-Rumtek seats
5 years, 3 months ago

In Sikkim, BJP ties up with SKM party for 21 Oct Assembly bypolls; saffron party to contest from Gangtok, Martam-Rumtek seats

Firstpost  

Gangtok: The BJP, which drew a blank in the Sikkim Assembly elections earlier this year, has tied up with the ruling SKM in the state for the 21 October by-polls to three Assembly seats. Addressing a joint press meet here on Saturday, BJP’s Sikkim in-charge Nitin Navin said the two parties have decided to work together to speed up development …

Explained: Is P.S. Golay eligible to hold office as Chief Minister of Sikkim?
5 years, 4 months ago

Explained: Is P.S. Golay eligible to hold office as Chief Minister of Sikkim?

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Supreme Court is hearing a writ petition challenging the appointment of P.S. The crux of the issue is that the 51-year-old leader of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha could not have been appointed Chief Minister, as he is under a subsisting disqualification. The petitioner, Bimal Dawari Sharma of the Sikkim Democratic Front party, argues that in …

Day after 10 SDF MLAs join BJP, two others join SKM; ex-CM Pawan Kumar Chamling lone legislator left from party
5 years, 5 months ago

Day after 10 SDF MLAs join BJP, two others join SKM; ex-CM Pawan Kumar Chamling lone legislator left from party

Firstpost  

A day after its 10 MLAs joined BJP, Sikkim Democratic Front, suffered further jolt Wednesday when two other legislators of the party switched over to the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha Gangtok: A day after its 10 MLAs joined BJP, Sikkim Democratic Front, suffered further jolt Wednesday when two other legislators of the party switched over to the ruling Sikkim Krantikari …

Boost for BJP: 10 MLAs of Sikkim Democratic Front join party, danger ahead for ex-CM Pawan Chamling
5 years, 5 months ago

Boost for BJP: 10 MLAs of Sikkim Democratic Front join party, danger ahead for ex-CM Pawan Chamling

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has received another shot in the arm as 10 MLAs of the Sikkim Democratic Front have joined the BJP today in New Delhi. The 10 MLAs of the Sikkim Democratic Front joined the BJP today in presence of BJP's working president JP Nadda and BJP general secretary Ram Madhav. Delhi: 10 MLAs of Sikkim Democratic Front …

SKM ends Chamling’s 25-year rule
5 years, 7 months ago

SKM ends Chamling’s 25-year rule

The Hindu  

After five consecutive terms in power, the seemingly invincible Sikkim Democratic Front, led by the country’s longest-serving Chief Minister Pawan Chamling, suffered a dramatic defeat at the hands of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha led by Prem Singh Golay, a former SDF strongman and one-time close aide of Chamling. In a nail-biting finish, the SKM, riding on a “parivartan” wave, won …

New Sikkim Chief Minister PS Golay announced 5-day working week for government employees
5 years, 7 months ago

New Sikkim Chief Minister PS Golay announced 5-day working week for government employees

India Today  

Newly-appointed Sikkim Chief Minister PS Golay Monday announced a five-day working week for state government employees. Talking to reporters after interacting with senior officials, Golay said there will be five-day working week for the government employees in Sikkim. Sikkim ministers and MLAs to use Scorpio vehicles instead of Fortuner SUVs The chief minister also announced his ministers and MLAs, including …

Who is P.S. Golay, the new chief minister of Sikkim
5 years, 7 months ago

Who is P.S. Golay, the new chief minister of Sikkim

The Hindu  

Golay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Sikkim on May 27, 2019, in the presence of a crowd in Paljor Stadium in Gangtok, which can hold as many as 30,000 people. His party, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha, had beaten the Sikkim Democratic Front and dethroned Pawan Kumar Chamling, the longest-serving Chief Minister of the country, by a …

PS Golay takes oath as Chief Minister of Sikkim
5 years, 7 months ago

PS Golay takes oath as Chief Minister of Sikkim

India TV News  

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha president Prem Singh Tamang, popularly known as P S Golay, took oath as the new chief minister of Sikkim on Monday. Hundreds of SKM supporters who were at the stadium cheered the 51-year-old party chief when he was taking the oath in Nepali language. The 11 SKM leaders who took the oath as ministers are Kunga Nima …

SKM leaders meet Sikkim Governor, stake claim to form government
5 years, 7 months ago

SKM leaders meet Sikkim Governor, stake claim to form government

The Hindu  

A Sikkim Krantikari Morcha delegation led by its president P.S. Speaking to the media on the Raj Bhawan premises after meeting the Governor, Mr. Golay said his party has requested Mr. Prasad to invite the SKM to form the next government in Sikkim. SKM sources said its Legislature Party has authorised Mr. Golay to decide on the Chief Minister’s issue. …

Close contest in Sikkim as SKM, SDF fight it out
5 years, 7 months ago

Close contest in Sikkim as SKM, SDF fight it out

The Hindu  

The trends of counting in the Sikkim Assembly elections on Thursday indicated a close contest, with the Opposition Sikkim Krantikari Morcha leading over the incumbent Sikkim Demorcatic Front which has been in power in the State for 25 years. As per the trends available, Pawan Chamling’s SDF has secured more votes at 47.58%, marginally higher than the SKM led by …

Sikkim results: After 25 years, Chamling loses; to SKM
5 years, 7 months ago

Sikkim results: After 25 years, Chamling loses; to SKM

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: After 25 years of undisputed rule in Sikkim, Chamling's Sikkim Democratic Front lost to Sikkim Krantikari Morcha. For the past 25 years, people of Sikkim have showered incessant love for the ruling ‘Sikkim Democratic Front’ in the state, making its chief—Pawan Kumar Chamling—the longest serving CM of India. Previous results for Sikkim Assembly elections 2014 SDF- 22 SKM - …

A quarter century of Chamling is on test in Sikkim
5 years, 9 months ago

A quarter century of Chamling is on test in Sikkim

Firstpost  

Chamling is 68 and has been the uncrowned king of this erstwhile Himalayan kingdom since 1994 Gangtok: NH10 is the main road into Sikkim, running along the emerald-green waters of the Teesta as it winds through the town of Melli on the state’s border with West Bengal. Pockmarked with potholes that are a jarring reminder of West Bengal’s poor economic …

In Sikkim, ‘king’ Pawan Kumar Chamling fights to retain his turf
5 years, 9 months ago

In Sikkim, ‘king’ Pawan Kumar Chamling fights to retain his turf

The Hindu  

On March 25, the last day for filing of the nomination papers for the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Sikkim, the people of the Himalayan State witnessed an unusual sight. A similar scene was witnessed at Namchi, about 80 km from Gangtok, the district headquarters of south Sikkim, where the Chief Minister of the State for 25 years — …

BJP forges alliance with SKM for Sikkim elections
5 years, 10 months ago

BJP forges alliance with SKM for Sikkim elections

The Hindu  

The BJP on Friday forged an alliance with opposition Sikkim Krantikari Morcha to contest the coming Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in the State. The details of seat sharing between the two parties would be announced soon, BJP’s Sikkim in-charge Nitin Nabin said. “The two parties have decided to form an alliance for the upcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha polls …

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