ASSOCIATION OF OLD SETTLERS OF SIKKIM
M.G.ROAD, GANGTOK,SIKKIM


Press Release
Dt 25 March 2010

The Association of Old Settlers of Sikkim are in joyous mood to hear the order of Supreme Court dismissing the petition against Dr Pawan Chamling, Chief Minister.

We congratulate our Chief Minister for this victory.

Dr Chamling has brought massive change in Sikkim’s economic, social and cultural scene and have strengthened the economy of Sikkim by his visionary leadership. This has raised the living standard of the people and opportunities now abound in Sikkim in trade, commerce, industry, tourism, floriculture, agriculture and animal husbandry.

Sikkim’s brand name now matters whenever we are out of Sikkim. People respect when we tell them that we are from Sikkim.

The Association of Old settlers of Sikkim have decided not to field any candidate in the municipal poll and instead support the candidate fielded by SDF.

The Association is grateful for the resolution passed by Sikkim Assembly in respect of Income tax benefits to old settlers. We hope the Union Government will now decide the issue favorably looking into the recommendation of the State Assembly and Government and people of Sikkim.

The Association is hopeful that under your leadership, this small section of barely 6000 people will get the justice due to them.


( S.K.Sarda)
President
Association of Old Settlers of Sikkim
Gangtok.