GANGTOK, 24 Mar [IPR]: Sixteen candidates submitted their
nominations today in the office of the District Collector, East who is also the
Returning Officer for the district.
The name of the candidates and the constituencies are: Punya
Prasad Koirala [Cong] for Khamdong Singtam; Bhim Prasad Dhungel [SDF] and Padam
Bdr. Chettri [Cong] for Rhenock; Rudra Narsing Sakya [Cong] for Chujachen, Dorjee
Ongden Bhutia [Cong] and Pempa Tshering Bhutia for Gnathang Machong, Manoj Rai
[Cong] for Namcheybung, Samdup Dorjee Lama [Cong] for Shyari, Sonam Tshering
Bhutia [Cong] for Martam Rumtek, Tara Kumar Pradhan [Cong] for Upper Tadong, Rajeney
Gurung [independent] for Arithang, Tshering
Gyatso Kaleon [Cong] for Gangtok, DR Thapa [SDF], Santa Bir Gurung [Cong] and Renuka
Gurung for Upper Burtuk, and Palden Lachungpa [SDF] for Sangha.
