Sikkim Chief Minister to visit Delhi for tribal status of 12-left out communities
Don't Miss
PRAKASH ADHIKARI,EOI, GANGTOK, NOVEMBER 24, 2023 : Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Friday said he will lead a delegation to Delhi in December first week to demand grant of tribal status to 12 left out indigenous communities of the state.
The issue was discussed in a high-profile meeting at Samman Bhawan in Gangtok on Friday. The delegation is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and officials of the ministry of tribal affairs to discuss the issue, he said at a meeting with the Eleven Indigenous Ethnic Communities of Sikkim (EIECOS) + 1 in Gangtok. These twelve indigenous ethnic communities of Sikkim have been demanding tribal status since decades.
During the meeting, Dhakal Committee chairman T. N. Dhakal showed a concise overview of the tribal status draft to the Chief Minister who has a long-standing commitment to resolving the issue since the inception of his government.
The 12 indigenous communities seeking tribal status are Gurung, Mangar, Rai, Sunwar, Mukhia, Jogi, Thami, Yakha, Bahun, Chettri, Newar and Majhis. (with PTI inputs)
0 Response to "Sikkim Chief Minister to visit Delhi for tribal status of 12-left out communities"
Post a Comment
Disclaimer Note:
The views expressed in the articles published here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or perspective of Kalimpong News or KalimNews. Kalimpong News and KalimNews disclaim all liability for the published or posted articles, news, and information and assume no responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the content.
Kalimpong News is a non-profit online news platform managed by KalimNews and operated under the Kalimpong Press Club.
Comment Policy:
We encourage respectful and constructive discussions. Please ensure decency while commenting and register with your email ID to participate.
Note: only a member of this blog may post a comment.