Golay continues Upper Burtuk campaign

GANGTOK, 08 Apr: Sikkim Krantikari Morcha president, PS Tamang [Golay] interacted with the people of Bye-Pass, Upper and Lower Lingding, Vajra, Sai Mandir, Swastik, Selep Tank and surrounding areas under Upper Burtuk constituency today. It may be recalled that he was elected on an SDF ticket from Upper Burtuk in the last term and is back in the fray as an SKM candidate this time.
The people of the area alleged that the SDF government has ignored the area for the past 20 years, informs an SKM press release issued by general secretary [publicity], Jacob Khaling.
The release informs that the people alleged that the SDF government has exploited and lied to them. The party has claimed that people of the area were not happy with DR Thapa as the SDF’s choice of candidate for the constituency and therefore, have decided to vote for SKM instead. The release also alleges that the SDF candidate is distributing money to the people of the area.
In the meeting at Vajra, the party observed a 2 minute silence in memory of those killed in the road mishap that occurred today near Gufa Dara under Barfung constituency. The party has expressed its condolence to the bereaved families.
While conveying his condolences, Mr. Tamang stated that the high number of road accidents in the state was a serious matter. He assured to install proper road safety measures at accident prone areas and improve the road conditions along with proper education on traffic and driving.
Addressing the gathering at Burtuk, the SKM president accused the SDF president of playing cheap politics and conspiring against him, which he said, forced him to stay away from his constituency for the past five years. Apologizing to the people of Burtuk he said that he decided to contest again from Burtuk so that he can make up for the five years lost. He urged people to give him another chance to serve them.
While sharing his plans and programmes for Burtuk, Mr Tamang stated that he will dedicate himself to the people of Burtuk. He also interacted with the business community of Gangtok and Arithang later in the evening today, the release adds.