Northeast Desk, 29th March: In a surprising turn of events just before the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, Pema Lamtha, the General Secretary (Nari Shakti) of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) for Gangtok District, has tendered her resignation from the party. Lamtha, who also held the position of Councillor of Tathagchen ward under the Gangtok Municipal Corporation (GMC), has announced her decision to align with the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF).
Lamtha’s departure from SKM heralds a significant shift in Gangtok District’s political landscape, potentially influencing the party’s electoral fortunes in the upcoming elections. While the precise reasons behind Lamtha’s defection remain undisclosed, her move to join the SDF underscores the evolving dynamics within Sikkim’s political arena.
As the countdown to the Lok Sabha elections commences, Lamtha’s decision to switch allegiance is poised to reverberate across the region, adding intrigue to an already intense electoral landscape.
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