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SDF blames SKM for Saureni violence

GANGTOK, 04 Apr: Sikkim Democratic Front [SDF] today condemned the incident that took place at Saureni on Thursday and blamed Sikkim Krantikari Morcha [SKM] for the incident.  

Addressing a press conference today, SDF spokesperson, TN Sharma alleged that SKM has always propagated violence and the Saureni incident is another example. He accused SKM supporters of attacking SDF workers and vandalizing the party office in the area.

The other SDF spokesperson Bhim Dahal alleged that it was a pre-planned attack in which many SDF supporters were injured.

Responding to media queries, Mr Dahal said that SDF is pursuing the matter of seat reservation for the Limboo-Tamang communities in the state assembly and is halfway through the process of according tribal status to these communities.

He further stated that even though there is no LT seat reservation at present, the SDF party has provided equal opportunities to these two communities and this time again the party has given ticket to one Tamang and 3 Limboos.

Mr. Sharma also alleged that the hidden agenda of Sikkim Krantikari Morcha is to convert the Bhutia-Lepcha seats in the state assembly to Scheduled Tribe seats and thereby secure seats for the Limboos and Tamangs. The SDF meanwhile, he pointed out, has consistently reiterated that the BL seats cannot be touched and that seats for Limboos and Tamangs will be secured without disturbing the BL reservation.