SIBLAC condemns Chamling’s comments

GANGTOK, 11 Apr: Sikkim Bhutia-Lepcha Apex Committee [SIBLAC] today criticized and condemned the SDF president, Pawan Chamling’s allegation that the opposition was displaying a Taliban-like streak with its divisive politics. Mr. Chamling, who included groups like SIBLAC in such categorization was addressing his party’s campaign meeting at Jorethang on Thursday.

SIBLAC convener, Tseten Tashi Bhutia, today alleged that Mr Chamling’s use of the word “Taliban” in bracketing organizations like SIBLAC was “immature and inflammatory”. In this regard, an organization, Monks of Sikkim, has filed a complaint against Mr. Chamling with the Chief Electoral Officer. The organization has alleged that Mr Chamling’s statement just before elections was irresponsible and goes against the provisions of the relevant laws of the Election code and manuals.

SIBLAC has also condemned statements made by the SDF spokesperson, Bhim Dahal on Thursday.