In Sikkim assembly, BJP zooms from 0 to 10 after inducting SDF lawmakers
5 years, 5 months ago

In Sikkim assembly, BJP zooms from 0 to 10 after inducting SDF lawmakers

Hindustan Times  

Ten MLAs of the Sikkim Democratic Front joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi on Monday, making the BJP the main opposition party in the northeastern state. SDF MLAs who joined the BJP include Dorjee Tshering Lepcha, Ugyen Tshering Gyatso, Narendra Kumar Subba, Dilli Ram Thapa, Karma Sonam Lepcha, Krishna Bahadur Rai, Tashi Thendup Bhutia, Farwanti Tamang, Pintso Namgyal Lepcha and Raj Kumari Thapa. “We will work to expand the BJP’s base in Sikkim,” said Dorjee Tshering Lepcha, also a former minister. The younger generation has accepted look east policy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.” Both Chamling and Lepcha successfully contested assembly election from two seats and they will vacate one seat each. Ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha legislator Kunga Nima Lepcha, also a minister in Prem Singh Tamang government, also successfully contested the assembly election from two seats and will vacate one.

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Firstpost  

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Live Mint  

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Firstpost  

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Hindustan Times  

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5 years, 9 months ago

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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