GANGTOK, 27 June: The East District Administration has imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPc) within and around 100 meters of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly. The imposition came into effect this morning.
The Budget Session for the financial year 2012-13 has been in progress since Monday and on the second day, the SDF MLA from Upper Burtuk, PS Tamang [Goley] launched his attack on his political mentor and Leader of the House Pawan Chamling. A sizable number of supporters had gathered outside the Assembly to greet him when he emerged and the police had a difficult time keeping the crowd in check.
Senior Superintendent of Police, East, Dr. MS Tuli, informed NOW! that in view of yesterday’s activities, the East district administration has imposed Section 144 to prevent, obstruction, annoyance or disturbance of the public during the Assembly Session and to avoid political clashes.
The administration has deployed a large detachment of police personnel around the Assembly and is keeping a close watch.
WILL THE REAL EDITOR PLEASE STAND UP
ReplyDeleteThat last few days have been quite momentous in Sikkimese politics. Suddenly dissent has found its way into the assembly.There is debate and posturing. At times like this, one would have expected the tribe of editors to give us their take on the matter. However the usually prolix editor of NOW! is not forthcoming with his views. And his counterpart at Sikkim Express seems to find it worth her while to treat readers with a treatise on , of all things, European Football.
Yes ......I second the above letter!! Do take a stand and say some thing worthwhile....arent journalists supposed to be the heart, ear, eyes of the society they live in......well its clearly reflected by their silence!!!!
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