GANGTOK,: The Sikkim Republican Party (SRP) has expressed its gratitude towards the voters, Election Commission, State police and officials engaged in smooth and peaceful conduction of Sikkim Assembly and Lok Sabha elections 2024.
Addressing a media conference here on Tuesday, SRP president KB Rai expressed that the Sikkim elections 2024 was smoothly organized with no poll-related violence barring some instances where the model code of conduct was violated.
“There should also be no post-poll violence and we appeal to the State administration and State police to be very cautious and vigilant when counting is held on June 2 to avert any incident of violence. We need to spread the message of peace and brotherhood amongst the citizens of the State which includes the respective party supporters too. We also appeal to all the political leaders to direct their party supporters to refrain from any incidents after counting,” said the SRP president.
Rai added that the threats coming from the BJP during the campaigning period towards the regional parties and leadership were “unacceptable”. We strongly condemn such statements and request our regional party leaders to stand firm and work for the development of Sikkim and Sikkimese rather than being bullied, he said.
“National party leaders are saying that people here should accept the mainstream politics which in the context of Sikkim is unacceptable. Sikkim is governed and protected by Article 371F. The local leaders who are being misguided or have a vision of becoming a Central leader must understand that Article 371F that protects Sikkim has been diluted to a great extent and if we accept such delusion statements, our identity will be at stake,” said the SRP president.
The press meet was also addressed by SRP member Dr. CS Sharma and spokesperson Dhiraj Rai.