GANGTOK, 11 Dec: The exchange of allegations and counter-allegations between the ruling Sikkim Democratic Front [SDF] and its former colleagues now in the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha [SKM] continues with the SDF today again refuting allegations leveled by SKM.
In a press release, SDF spokesperson, former Lok Sabha MP Bhim Dahal, begins by arguing that SKM’s protest/ condemnation of free laptop distribution programme “meant to enable students in this era of information technology”, reveals the selfish and self-serving nature of the party.
On allegations of a rise in the crime rate in the state during the SDF rule, he has alleged that SKM leaders and members have contributed substantially to the rise in crime in the state.
The release goes on to detail that SKM’s ‘undeclared leader’, PS Tamang [Golay] is the main accused in a corruption case regarding the distribution of milching cows in the state registered in 2003 and charge sheeted under Prevention of Corruption Act in a special court in 2009. This case being processed by the Vigilance Directorate, it may be recalled was registered on the directions of the High Court after a petition filed by Opposition leaders.
The release further names another SKM leader with a dacoity case registered against him in Ravangla Thana and another youth leader with a murder charge.
The release further names various other SKM members who have criminal cases lodged against them and alleges that almost all the high ranking members of SKM have been involved in antisocial and illegal activities. SDF has also accused SKM of masterminding attacks on SDF office-bearers, vehicle torching incidents and other anti-social activities.
Justifying its allegations on SKM of being a party of drug users, the release claims that two SKM members were recently arrested with a consignment of drugs worth more than Rs 50,000.
On SKM’s allegations regarding Article 371 F, the SDF spokesperson has suggested the party to seriously go through all laws and articles of the Constitution before making any comment on Article 371 F.
In a press release, SDF spokesperson, former Lok Sabha MP Bhim Dahal, begins by arguing that SKM’s protest/ condemnation of free laptop distribution programme “meant to enable students in this era of information technology”, reveals the selfish and self-serving nature of the party.
On allegations of a rise in the crime rate in the state during the SDF rule, he has alleged that SKM leaders and members have contributed substantially to the rise in crime in the state.
The release goes on to detail that SKM’s ‘undeclared leader’, PS Tamang [Golay] is the main accused in a corruption case regarding the distribution of milching cows in the state registered in 2003 and charge sheeted under Prevention of Corruption Act in a special court in 2009. This case being processed by the Vigilance Directorate, it may be recalled was registered on the directions of the High Court after a petition filed by Opposition leaders.
The release further names another SKM leader with a dacoity case registered against him in Ravangla Thana and another youth leader with a murder charge.
The release further names various other SKM members who have criminal cases lodged against them and alleges that almost all the high ranking members of SKM have been involved in antisocial and illegal activities. SDF has also accused SKM of masterminding attacks on SDF office-bearers, vehicle torching incidents and other anti-social activities.
Justifying its allegations on SKM of being a party of drug users, the release claims that two SKM members were recently arrested with a consignment of drugs worth more than Rs 50,000.
On SKM’s allegations regarding Article 371 F, the SDF spokesperson has suggested the party to seriously go through all laws and articles of the Constitution before making any comment on Article 371 F.
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