SKM files FIR against allegedly doctored video on social media

GANGTOK, 11 Apr: Sikkim Krantikari Morcha [SKM] has filed an FIR at Sadar Thana for an attempt to defame the party president, PS Tamang [Golay] on a social media site. According to the FIR filed by SKM vice-president [legal cell], some doctored audio-video clips of Mr Tamang have been uploaded on social media under fake IDs.

Addressing a press conference today, SKM general secretary [women’s cell], Pabitra Bhandari has condemned the act and demanded immediate legal action against the culprits. She also condemned the attack on an SKM youth Jigme Lepcha last night allegedly by youths of SDF Gangtok candidate, Hishey Lachungpa. She alleged that Jigme was attacked while he was trying to stop the SDF youth from distributing money in DPH area.

Ms. Bhandari also condemned the SDF president, Pawan Chamling’s statements at Jorethang on Thursday while SKM spokesperson, PT Gyamtso said that fear of losing has got the SDF president giving such condemnable statements. He also alleged that making announcements not included in the party manifesto is a violation of the model code of conduct.

Accusing SDF of trying to buy votes, Mr Gyamtso urged election observers to be more vigilant.