Northeast Desk, 25th March: In a surprising turn of events, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) party candidate Gyanden Lachungpa has opted to pursue an independent candidacy following his dissatisfaction with the latest candidate list announced by the party.
Lachungpa, who hails from the Lachen Mangan constituency, has expressed his intention to contest independently, urging the party leadership to reconsider their decision. He asserts that the declared candidate lacks the necessary support and believes that he himself enjoys the backing of the party cadre.
Citing past mistakes made by the declared candidate during his tenure, Lachungpa is confident in his ability to secure victory in the constituency. He has emphasized his commitment to the party’s principles but has made it clear that he will not hesitate to part ways with SKM if his concerns are not addressed.
Lachungpa’s decision underscores the growing discontent within the party ranks and highlights the challenges faced by SKM in maintaining unity ahead of the elections. His analogy of the party’s decision to favoring a substitute player over a proven winner reflects the frustration among some members regarding candidate selection.
As the election season progresses, the outcome of Lachungpa’s independent candidacy and its implications for SKM’s electoral prospects remain to be seen.