SKM condemns suggestion that development will focus on South and West Sikkim at the cost of East and North districts

GANGTOK, 23 July: Sikkim Krantikari Morcha today strongly condemned the statement attributed to Chief Minister Pawan Chamling in media reports today regarding diversion of development from North and East districts to South and West Sikkim. This comment was reportedly made by the CM at a function in Yangyang on Tuesday during which he is alleged to have said that since SDF won all seats in South and West districts [and lost one of three in North Sikkim and eight out of 12 in East district], it would focus development on South and West, even diverting funds and schemes from the other two districts.
“Sikkim Krantikari Morcha strongly objects to the remarks made by the Chief Minister and term it undemocratic, unethical, anti-national and anti-people. It is the duty of the government to work for every citizen without any discrimination on political grounds,” states a press release issued today by SKM general secretary [press & publicity], Dilip Rai.
“We accept that there must be proper developments in the south and west district but we also dare the Chief minister to  take away development works from the North and east district but be ready to face the consequences that comes attached with it,” the release adds.
The party has also condemned the shutting down of government schools and colleges till 31 July by the State Government. “It is disgraceful that notification which mentioned closure of such institutions till 31st July 2014 did not mention reasons behind the decision. Sikkim Krantikari Morcha here questions who would be responsible for the academic loss borne by students of schools and colleges. Such irresponsible act by the government shows their lack of knowledge for good governance,” the release contends.

SKM protests tone and tenor of SDF victory celebrations in Gyalshing,

GANGTOK, 02 June: Sikkim Krantikari Morcha has condemned what it sees as ungracious and aggressive celebrations by the Sikkim Democratic Front in the Gyalshing-Barnyak constituency of West Sikkim. An SKM press release issued by its press & publicity secretary Bikash Basnet alleges that following his victory and swearing in, the MLA from this constituency, SB Subedi has been organizing picnic-cum-public meetings in an around Gyalshing.

Apart from the celebrations disturbing the residents and general public, the release also alleges that the tone and tenor of speeches at such functions seek to intimidate SKM supporters and threaten them.

SKM condemns removal of Majhi community from SC list

GANGTOK, 25 Oct: Sikkim Krantikari Morcha has condemned the removal of the Majhi community from the Scheduled Caste list which was reported in some local dailies today.
An SKM press release issued by general secretary [publicity], MN Dahal informs that upon learning of the development, the party found out that on 31 January 2004, Sikkim State Backward Class Commission had demanded that the Majhi community be excluded from the SC Order 1978. It is further informed that on this basis the Social Justice and Empowerment 2011-12 Report of the 55th Lok Sabha Standing Committee recommended the removal of members of Majhi community from the SC list.
The release alleges that both the MPs of Sikkim did not take any action when this report was placed in the Parliament on 24 August 2012. Excluding the Majhi community from the SC list without the knowledge of any member of this community is proof that no community is protected in the state, SKM argues.