NanduDutraj
Singtam, Dec 13
Khamdong-Singtam MLA and the Minister Somnath Poudyal stated that Sikkim Democratic Front government has been working in the favour and interest of the people of Sikkim. Sikkim has been reaching the new heights of the development under the successful leadership of the Chief Minister Pawan Chamling. He added that even the Prime Minister has been advocating for Sikkim in the different platforms and suggested others to follow the developmental workers of Sikkim.
Mr Poudyal was speaking as the chief guest in the 25th Janta Raj Esthapana Diwas celebration at Singtam Nagar Panchayat level at Walkway premises here in Santinagar in East Sikkim.
Speaking further in the programme, the Minister stated that there was no freedom of speech and writing in earlier governments in the State but SDF government has created a pleasant environment for the people to express their thoughts and speech and for the true implementation of the democracy.
Addressing the business community, Mr Poudyal mentioned that SDF government has carried out unprecedented works in the interest of business community of Sikkim. He added that the government has provided the peace and security for business community to work freely in the State and provided all rights to them.
Minister informed that the shopping complex at Lall Bazaar complex in Singtam will be inaugurated by the CM. He stated that the organic mission has been proven beneficial for the people of Sikkim and expressed his gratitude to the people for their support to the mission. He mentioned about various developmental activities to be taken up in Singtam. He urged the people to continuously keep their faith and believe on the government. He further expressed his believe that SDF would again form the government with the full majority. Mr Poudyal urged the people not to get mislead in rumours and conspiracy but to always work in the interest of Sikkim.
On the occasion, Rajani Pradhan read out the message of the CM, while former Minister Dr DP Kharel, former MLAs, late Sang Dorjee Tamang and Am Prasad Sharma, Minister Somnath Poudyal, former councillors, Meena Chettri and Anita Tamang, State Film Development Board Chairman, Uttam Pradhan and north eastern States Swachh Bharat Abhiyan supervisor, Prakash Subba were felicitated.
The programme was also addressed by Singtam NP president Sawan Kumar Pradhan and has a series of cultural presentation. The programme, which was conducted by Mohan Pradhan Neeraj, was started with the welcome address by organising committee general secretary, Gupt Subba.