The ruling SKM emerged victorious in 31 of state's 32 assembly seats. Others in the fray included BJP, Congress and newly formed Citizen Action Party-Sikkim — all of which drew a blank.
Dorjee Lepcha is the MLA from Gnathang Machong. BJP says 'this is the first time a representation of a national party member from Sikkim will be made in the Rajya Sabha'.
Pawan Kumar Chamling, founding president of SDF, calls SKM govt 'inefficient & dysfunctional', says he will contest elections next year to bring 'peace and stability' in state.
Sikkim BJP chief D.B. Chauhan quit his post Tuesday, claiming high command ignored his plea to take up party MLAs’ cause with CM. But 2024 polls could be factor, party leaders say.
Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.
French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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