SKM to start Karmapa to Sikkim mission afresh, its Sangha candidate assures

GANGTOK, 10 Apr: Sikkim Krantikari Morcha’s Sangha candidate, Sonam Lama has stated that after coming to power, the party’s priority would be “to do away with all the hurdles and technical difficulties”, which, he alleges the SDF government has instituted. Next, will follow a fresh and efficient approach for the earliest arrival of the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Ugyen Trinley Dorje to Sikkim, he adds.

In a press release, Mr. Lama has further regretted what he sees as the “double standard approach” of the SDF government on the Karmapa to Sikkim issue. He has questioned the sitting Lok Sabha MP, PD Rai´s role in pursuing the matter at the centre for the past 5 years. Mr. Lama has also alleged that during Mr Rai´s tenure the old laws of Sikkim have been distorted.