State delegation meets Muslim leaders in Bangalore, receives reiteration on safety of all Sikkimese

GANGTOK, 21 Aug: The State Government delegation in Bangalore to check on the ground situation and ensure the continued safety of Sikkimese studying and working there, today met with leaders of the Muslim community in Bangalore. The Muslim elders reassured the delegation of their full commitment to keep the Sikkimese, as also all people from the North East in Karnataka, safe and reiterated that the fear psychosis had been triggered by rumours in which the Muslim community had no hand.
A delegation from Sikkim comprising of Speaker KT Gyalsten, HRDD Minister NK Pradhan, Gangtok Deputy Mayor Shakti Singh and Namchi Municipal Council vice chairman NH Ansari accompanied by HRDD Secretary CS Rao is presently in Bangalore and had met the Chief Minister of Karnataka and other Ministers and police officials yesterday with the same concerns.
Speaking from Bangalore, Mr Ansari informed that the delegation led by the Speaker interacted with Muslim leaders and members of Muslim organizations in Bangalore today, who convinced them that the people, especially students, from the North East including Sikkim are safe in Bangalore.
He further informed that Muslim leaders also hosted a tea party for students from the North East to reassure them and strike closer bonds. They Muslim elders stressed that rumours should not be paid heed to and the students also took the assurances positively, Mr. Ansari informs.
The Sikkim delegation, which reached Bangalore on Sunday evening is returning to the state on Wednesday morning after meeting all concerned in Karnataka.