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June 14, 2024 12:25 PM

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang announces his resignation from Soreng-Chakung constituency

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has announced his resignation from the Soreng-Chakung constituency as per the Conduct of Election Rules. This decision follows his victory in two constituencies during the recent elections, necessitating compliance with electoral regulations within 14 days of the results declaration. His party, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), won 31 of the 32 Assembly seats in the polls, which took place simultaneously with the Lok Sabha elections. Tamang won from both ...

Sikkim: Portfolios allocated to new council of ministers led by Prem Singh Tamang

In Sikkim, portfolios have been allocated for the new council of ministers led by Prem Singh Tamang. Chief Minister Tamang has kept with him the portfolios of Home, Finance, Planning and Development, Personnel, Power, Excise, Land Revenue and Disaster Management, Transport, Information and Public Relations, Information Technology and Skill Development. For the cabinet ministers, Sonam Lama has been given the departments of Public Health Engineering and Water Resources. Rural Developme...