Sikkim Chief Minister discussed and placed lists of grievances to Prime Minister


07 January, New Delhi: Chief Minister Dr. Pawan Kumar Chamling is presently on his official visit to New Delhi. On Thursday he met with the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, on behalf of the people of Sikkim and in personal Chief Minister conveyed warmest New Year greetings to Prime Minister.

In chaired discussion the Chief Minister placed the present scenario of the state developmental works, centrally funded schemes progress, security etc. Chief Minister extended his warmest thanks towards the Prime Minister for his immense support for upliftment of small and progressive state like Sikkim, as told in report. Chief Minister also discussed about the horrible situation of lifeline of Sikkim highway NH31 A which frequently cuts off affecting the socio-economic lives of people as well which continuously hampers tourism sector, information about which Prime Minister too was aware in details. Chief Minister emphasised on laying double lane highway for better transportation and coverage for Sikkim with rest of the country and also reroute alternative highway which can be beneficial during the closure of highway NH31 A due to storming bandhs or natural calamities. The discussion parameter was primarily focussed for delivering Sikkim’s better mobility with the national channels and smooth functioning of various developmental works. Sikkim being place of fruitful water resources, the river water sources can be tamed for revenue generation, with the use of 80% of available water resources in this regard 5000MW of electricity could be generated said Chief Minister to the prime Minister. Chief Minister discussed about the growing fame, name of Sikkim Tourism in the world popularly due to the calm, peaceful and eco-friendly atmosphere of the hill state. The upcoming Green Field Airport at Pakyong was also told to the Prime Minister and further more suited projects which may be beneficial economically to Sikkim was also discussed for incorporating in future. Chief Minister while briefing about under construction Rangpo-Sevok Railway line made his appeal for further extending the railway circuit till Gangtok.

The seat reservation in Vidhan Sabha for backward classified tribal Limboo-Tamang should be immediately considered and implemented, the Chief Minister requested to the Prime Minister.

Also the IT exemption for Old Settlers Business Community of Sikkim was urged by the Chief Minister.

The interval of meeting between the two leaders lasted for an hour which could clearly be seen as vital and convincing from both the ends.

Prime Minister took a serious note of all the situations and gave an assurance to take up the every point positively from the Central Government side as well as look into the grievances placed by the Chief Minister Dr. Pawan Kumar Chamling in priority berth, as told in the report.

Prime Minister appreciated the quality and growth of Sikkim under Chamling governance and the people should take a privilege of all assistance provided by centre, he also wished the people of Sikkim to streamline towards the progressive and responsible citizen.

Concluding the talks, the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh made his interest in visiting Sikkim immediately after a 2010 Parliamentary Budget Session. The overall interactive session between the Chief Minister and the Prime Minister lasted unexpectedly longer this which could also be analyzed that some difference will be felt within the coming time for Sikkim’s prosperity and betterment.

source:Voice of Sikkim and IPR