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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Sikkim delegation in Karnatka to assess the situation

> The Sikkim Govt delegation to Karnataka comprising of Honble Speaker Mr K T Gyalsten, Honble Minister HRDD Mr N K Pradhan Deputy Mayor GMC Mr Shakti Singh and Mr N H Ansari Vice Chairman N. M. C and Mr C S Rao Secy HRDD
> met with the Chief Minister of Karnataka today. The Sikkim dlegation expressed the concern of the safety of Sikkmese living in the State . The CM gave all assurance regarding the safety of all Sikkimese and informed the delegatiom that all possible help would be extended. In the meeting the Chief Secretary DGP and Police Commissioner of Bangalore were also present and they too fully supported the concern of the Sikkim Govt. The delegation that are in Karnataka to check on the ground reality were pleased to find that all Sikkimese residing in Karnataka were safe and sound and they thanked the CM of Karnataka on behalf of the C M of Sikkim for ensuring that no harm had come to any Sikkimese The delegation has reported that the situation is under control with no reports of any violence on any N E citizens except for the prevalence oft a fear psychosis. The delegaation also met with the Sikkimese students and assured them of the efforts that the state govt was undertaking. The students were requested to go about their studies as normal and were informed of a helpline for any assistance. The delegation also met with the Minister of Higher Education Karnataka who has directed the various colleges to conduct special classes for N E students who may have missed classes or exams in the aftermath of the rumours.
> The N E states have also requested the Karnataka govt to help set up a NE office in Bangalore in the near future
> It is learnt that the Home Minister of Karnataka who is also the Deputy CM will be making a tour of NE states with a message of reassurance and as a confidence buildong measure.
> The Sikkim delegation will be meeting leaders of the Muslim community tomorow to further ensure the safety of Sikkimese and other NE citizens.

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