Gangtok, what do people not do to become MPs and MLAs. They put in all their efforts. Many people contest elections from two places, so that they can win from somewhere and reach the House. But in our own country, the wife of a Chief Minister has set such an example, after knowing which, you will only say this much… amazing dedication.
We are talking about Sikkim. In the recently held assembly elections, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) broke all records and made a clean sweep here. The party won 31 out of 32 seats. The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF), which was in power for 25 years (1994-2019), was defeated so badly that many-time Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling contested from two seats and lost both. BJP and Congress did not get even a single seat here.
CM himself told the reason
After a landslide victory, party chief Prem Singh Tamang was elected as the Chief Minister of Sikkim for the second consecutive time. He took oath on 10 June. Tamang’s wife Krishna Kumari Rai also contested from Namchi-Singhithang assembly seat, and she also registered a spectacular victory. But the very next day after the swearing-in, the Chief Minister’s wife Krishna Kumari Rai resigned from the membership of the Assembly. Her resignation has also been accepted. But the reason for this is very interesting. The Chief Minister himself told about it.
Some worker will enter the field in his place
CM Tamang wrote in a post on Facebook, ‘Regarding the news of my wife’s resignation… I would like to inform the dear and respected people of Sikkim that she has vacated her seat in line with the unanimous decision of the party, giving priority to the welfare and objectives of the party. It is important to note that she contested the election for our party only at the behest of the Parliamentary Committee of the SKM Party. On behalf of our party, as the President, I express my heartfelt gratitude to her for her dedication and unwavering support’. Now another worker will contest in her place.
People will have their own MLA
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) chief said that the party is committed to giving opportunities to real and dedicated office bearers to serve the people of Sikkim. We have the same opinion about Namchi-Singhithang assembly constituency. We will field a worker there who will be completely dedicated to the residents there. Will take care of their interests. This decision of the Chief Minister’s wife is being discussed a lot. People are praising her. Krishna Kumari Rai also said that party interest is paramount for her. She wants a worker to handle this seat. Because people have faith in us.
FIRST PUBLISHED : June 13, 2024, 23:47 IST