Sikkim,15.02.2024: – In a significant development, several well-known personalities, including former Joint Action Council General Secretary Keshav Sapkota, retired bureaucrat CP Dhakal, former Sikkim Newa Guthi President Nirmal Pradhan, and ex-Chairman Binod Pradhan, officially joined the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) at a gathering held in Makha on February 15.
The event, graced by a passionate address from Pawan Chamling, the chief of the Sikkim Democratic Front, witnessed a reaffirmation of the party’s commitment to honesty and the protection of Sikkim’s interests. Chamling, in his speech, made a solemn vow, stating, “I swear upon my mother that I will not speak lies. We must save Sikkim, and we are here to do just that.”
Highlighting the party’s unwavering dedication to the people of Sikkim, Chamling asserted, “We will never compromise with the Sikkimese interest; this is our ideological stem, and that’s why SDF is the Sikkimese people’s party.”
Acknowledging past governance shortcomings, Chamling assured the public of corrective measures, stating, “We have made mistakes, and we are apologetic, but we will not repeat those mistakes. We have the experience and the determination to set things right.”
Emphasizing the SDF’s pro-poor stance, Chamling outlined the party’s commitment to meeting the basic needs of the people. “In our next government,” he pledged, “we will prioritize quality education, ensuring that primary education becomes exemplary. Additionally, health services will receive heightened attention, with a focus on both therapeutic and preventive measures. Free medicine and streamlined medical aid grants, initiated and systematized by the SDF, will be readily accessible without the need for recommendations.”
The addition of prominent figures to the SDF marks a significant boost for the party as it positions itself for the upcoming political landscape. The gathering in Makha solidified the party’s commitment to transparency, rectifying past mistakes, and championing the interests of the Sikkimese people. As the political landscape in Sikkim evolves, the Sikkim Democratic Front appears poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the state’s future.
