ASSOCIATION OF OLD SETTLERS OF SIKKIM
GANGTOK, EAST SIKKIM – 737101.
Date: 31/10/2009.

PRESS RELEASE


The Association of Old Settlers of Sikkim condemns the attempt made by Shri T. B. Rai of ASESUA to create confusion and furore on the Income Tax Exemption issue of the old settlers.

The demand of the Association is on principles of natural justice and equity and in keeping with the social harmony of the State which we are proud of.

The demands of this Association have been continuously appreciated by all concerned and at all levels, having been adopted as a resolution by the ruling SDF party, respectfully placed in the SDF party manifesto and recorded in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly, holding the same as legitimate.

This Association is a non-political organization and has never made any issues regarding citizenship granted to the individuals vide Government of India notifications in 1991. In the world’s largest democracy, India, a statement from Shri T. B. Rai like “any one demanding their political rights should go back to their native place” simply reflects his poor understanding of the Noble principles enshrined in the Constitution of India.

This Association highly condemns such irresponsible statements of Shri T. B. Rai, which tend to undermine the dignity of the individual and exhibits total lack of mutual respect and tolerance and which has the potential of destroying the social fabric of our beautiful State.

Suresh Agarwal,
General Secretary,
Association of Old Settlers of Sikkim.
Gangtok,Sikkim

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