Border Traders elect office bearers

Following the closing of Nathula Border Trade for the current season on 27 November, a get-together was organised by the Nathula Border Trade Welfare Association at Marchak, East Sikkim on 30 November and elections of the association held on 01 December. 97 members were present for the election, an NBTWA press release informs, and following three member traders were elected for the next two years: Nimaphuty Lachungpa as president, Sonam Bhutia as vice president and Anil Kumar Gupta as general secretary. Advisors and Executive Body members were also nominated for the year 2015 and 2016.