Golay congratulates Chamling and SDF on victory

GANGTOK, 16 May: Sikkim Krantikari Morcha president PS Tamang [Golay] has conveyed that the SKM party whole heartedly accepts the mandate given by the Sikkimese people. A press release issued by Mr Tamang adds that the party respects the verdict and recognizes that the aspirations of the people are top priority in a democracy.

Accepting the mandate of the people, Mr Tamang has congratulated the Sikkim Democratic Front president Pawan Chamling on forming the government again in Sikkim. The SKM president has also congratulated all the winning candidates - of SKM and SDF parties.

He also thanked all party workers, voters and everyone for supporting the SKM party. The release adds that with the election process over, the party appeals that peace be maintained in the state and further urges party workers not to panic and instead continue with their work for the people.

The party president also thanked all voters, employees, students, drivers, farmers, laborers, businessmen and others and urged them to keep patient.