Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang‘s wife, Krishna Kumari Rai, resigned as an MLA on Thursday, just a day after being sworn in, as per an official notification.
She had emerged victorious in the Namchi-Singhithang seat during the recent assembly elections, defeating Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) candidate Bimal Rai. Her resignation was accepted by Speaker M N Sherpa, confirmed assembly secretary Lalit Kumar Gurung.
In a Facebook post, the chief minister, currently in Arunachal Pradesh for the swearing-in ceremony of his counterpart Pema Khandu, addressed the resignation. “With regard to the news of resignation of my spouse… I wish to inform the dear and respected people of Sikkim that she has vacated her seat in alignment with the unanimous decision of the party, prioritising its welfare and objectives.”
She had emerged victorious in the Namchi-Singhithang seat during the recent assembly elections, defeating Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) candidate Bimal Rai. Her resignation was accepted by Speaker M N Sherpa, confirmed assembly secretary Lalit Kumar Gurung.
In a Facebook post, the chief minister, currently in Arunachal Pradesh for the swearing-in ceremony of his counterpart Pema Khandu, addressed the resignation. “With regard to the news of resignation of my spouse… I wish to inform the dear and respected people of Sikkim that she has vacated her seat in alignment with the unanimous decision of the party, prioritising its welfare and objectives.”
He further elaborated on the circumstances behind her contesting the elections: “It is important to note that, at the request of the parliamentary committee of the SKM party, she contested the elections for welfare of our party. On behalf of our party, as president, I express my sincere gratitude to her for her dedication and unwavering support.”
“Madam Krishna Rai and I will remain deeply involved in addressing your needs, ensuring that the constituency benefits from the care and attention of three representatives: the new candidate, Madam Krishna Rai, and myself,” also said Tamang.
(With agency inputs)