GANGTOK, 30 June: Sangha MLA, Sonam Lama has expressed displeasure
over rejection of two private member resolutions submitted by him to the
Secretary, Sikkim Legislative Assembly on 11 June. Mr. Lama had submitted three private member
resolutions, only one of which was admitted in the House.
In a press release, the MLA has expressed gratitude towards all
members of Sikkim Legislative Assembly for having considered and passed his private
member resolution seeking early arrival of the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Orgyen
Trinley Dorje to Sikkim.
The two other resolutions seeking restoration of Sikkimese
Nepalese Seat in the Legislative Assembly of Sikkim and scrapping of the 97 MW
Tashiding Hydro Electric project in West Sikkim were not admitted in the house.
“It is most unfortunate that matter of utmost public urgency
could not find mention or admitted in the just concluded Budget Session of the
9th Sikkim Assembly,” Mr. Lama states.
He has further expressed that he will continue to pursue the
matter and propose these resolutions again.
