Sikkim: CM refrains from speaking on Namchi violence

Gangtok: A day after the violent protest in Namchi town over the mysterious death of student leader Padam Gurung, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Golay refused to address the violence on the pretext that he was addressing the gathering for ‘Tendong Lho Rum Faat’ festival in Gangtok on Tuesday.

He termed the celebration to be ‘not the right occasion’, promising to address the concern on August 10 on the occasion of Jan Unmukti Diwas celebration of Sikkim Krantikari Morcha party.

During the Tendong Lho Rum Faat festival, CM Golay and ministers from various communities donned traditional Lepcha attire, symbolising a display of unity and cultural diversity. A tableau rally showcasing Lepcha traditions and culture further emphasised this theme.