SIkKIM HERAL Vol. 64 No. 12 visit us at www.ipr.sikkim.gov.in Gangtok (Tuesday) March 16, 2021 Regd. No.WB/SKM/01/2020-2022D Sikkim Legislative Assembly Secretariat Municipal Elections 2021 Sonam Tshering Marg, Gangtok, Sikkim, 737101 Gangtok, March 11: On the last Darnal and Mrs. Lachi Mangrati/ Corporation and Ms.Larishna NO.240/L&PA Dated: 10/03/2021 day of withdrawal of candidature, Sarki from Diesel Power House Tamang from Chanatar ward of a total of 25 candidates have ward, Mr. Ajay Kumar Agarwal Rangpo Nagar Panchayat are NOTIFICATION withdrawn their candidature at the from Upper MG Marg Ward, Mr. declared uncontested.It may be In exercise of the power conferred under Rule16 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Sikkim Legislative Assembly, Office of Municipal Returning Udai Lama from Pani House ward mentioned that a total of four Shri L.B. Das, Hon’ble Speaker, Sikkim Legislative Assembly has Officer East, (MRO), today. The and Pradeep Chettri from Burtuk candidatures were not accepted been pleased to reconvene a sitting of the House in the Assembly withdrawal process was done in ward and 5 candidates, namely, during the scrutiny process held Hall, Gangtok on 26th March, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. the presence of General Observer Badrudin Ansari, Ms. Meera on 9th March 2021. The Hon’ble Members are notified accordingly. for all wards of Singtam Nagar Kumari, Mr. Chotey Lall Prasad Later, MRO East convened Panchayat and Rangpo Nagar who had filed their nomination a meeting with all the contesting By order Panchayat Mr. Kuber Bhandari, from Rangpo Upper Bazar ward, candidates of Urban Local Bodies Sd/- Secretary Excise Department. The Mrs. Rekha Gurung from Majhitar of East District at the Conference Dr. (Gopal Pd. Dahal) SLASS MRO East Mr.Ragul K. informed ward, Mr. Agam Kami from Mandi Hall of DAC East. The meeting Secretary that 21candidates of GMC namely Bazar ward under Rangpo Nagar was attended by General Mr. Menakshi Kanta Sharma who Panchayat have withdrawn their Observer for all wards of GMC Mr. Governor calls on Union had filed his nomination from candidature today. With the Tshewang Gyachho, Secretary Daragaon- Lumsey ward and Mrs. withdrawal of 26 candidates, a Social Justice Department and Defence Minister Peden Bhutia who had filed her total of 102 are in fray for the General Observer for all wards of nomination from Tathangchen Municipal Elections 2021 from 24 Singtam Nagar Panchayat and ward, Mrs. Choden Bhutia of wards of Urban Local Bodies of Rangpo Nagar Panchayat Mr. Chandmari ward, Mr. Damber East District. Among them, 64 Kuber Bhandari, Secretary Excise Kumar Chettri, Mr. Digendra candidates will be contesting from Department, ADC East (Hq.) also Gurung, Mrs. Deo Kumari 15 wards from Gangtok Municipal AMRO for GMC Mr. Hemant Rai, Pradhan, Mr. Chiteez Thapa, Mr. Corporation, 21 from 5 wards of ADC East Mr. Tushar Nikhare Ram Prasad Basnet, Mr. Anal Singtam Nagar Panchayat and 17 also the AMRO for Singtam and Gurung, Md. Shafique who had from 4 wards of Rangpo Nagar Rangpo Nagar Panchayat, filed their nominations from Panchayat. The candidates from officials and staff of DAC, Arithang-II ward, Ms.Manju Rai five different wards namely, Mr. Sichey. The MRO handed over who had filed her nomination from Karma Tempo Rapgyal from Form 35 to the 5 uncontested Lower Tadong-6th Mile ward, Mrs. Arithang-I ward, Ms. Sabita candidates. The Municipal Hem Kumari Chettri from Upper Pradhan from Deorali-Upper Syari Returning Officer East also Sichey ward, Mrs. Sara Gurung, ward, Mrs. Rubina Gurung from allotted symbols to the Mr. Rameshwar Tamang and Mr. Lower Tadong-6th Mile ward, Ms. Gyamtso Tamang from Lower MG Aruna Chettri from Upper Sichey Contd. on page 4 Gangtok, March 15: Governor Mr. discussed various security related Marg-Lall Bazar ward, Mrs. Prerna ward under Gangtok Municipal Ganga Prasad called on Union issues of Sikkim with the Defence Defence Minister, Mr. Rajnath Minister. Singh at his office, New Delhi, The Governor also extended Scrutiny of nominations papers held today. It was a courtesy call on by invitation to Union Minister Mr. Gangtok, March 09: The scrutiny Panchayat were accepted by the filed her nominations from 04- Governor. Rajnath Singh to visit Sikkim. of nomination papers of one MRO, East. In Rangpo Nagar Lower Ghurpisey Ward under In a brief meeting, Governor hundred and thirty seven Panchayat, twenty five Namchi Municipal Council, th candidates of twenty nine wards nominations were filed by the stands uncontested. Similarly, Mr. Governor attends 197 birth under Gangtok Municipal candidates for five wards, wherein Janga Bahadur Rai, who had filed Corporation, Singtam Nagar two candidatures were rejected his nomination from 07 Purano anniversary celebration of Maharishi Panchayat and Rangpo Nagar and twenty three were accepted. Namchi Ward stands Dayanand Saraswati Panchayat were undertaken at the The nominations of two uncontested. Office of Municipal Returning candidates one each from Mandi In Mangan, the scrutiny of Gangtok, March 11:The Governor the chanting of Vedic hymns and th Officer, East (MRO, East) Mr. Bazar ward and from Chanatar nomination papers for eleven (11) Mr. Ganga Prasad attended 197 paid his rich tribute to Swami Ragul K. in the presence of ward were not accepted. candidates who have filed for birth anniversary celebration of Dayanand Saraswati. candidates, today. The scrutiny During the scrutiny, the nominations for the upcoming founder of Arya Samaj-Maharishi In his brief address, the was overseen by the Election Municipal Returning Officer also Municipal Elections 2021 for 7 Dayanand Saraswati at Tankara, Governor said preaching of Swami Observers for all wards of explained in detail the Model Mangan Nagar Panchayat took Gujarat, today. Dayanand Saraswati are still Gangtok Municipal Corporation, Code of Conduct and clarified on place in the office of the The Governor also relevant in the tough times the Mr. Tshewang Gyachho, some queries put forth by the Municipal Returning Office, Mr. participated in Vedic Hawan amidst world is facing today. Secretary Social Justice and candidates. He also handed over Tenzing. T. Kaleon on March 08. Welfare Department and all wards a booklet on Model Code of Election Observer for North Chief Minister meets members of for Rangpo and Singtam Nagar Conduct to the candidates and District, Mr.D.B. Rawat was also Panchayat, Mr. Kuber Bhandari, further apprised on do’s and present along with officers of the Sahakar Bharati Secretary Excise Department. don’ts of MCC. Election Department. Gangtok, March 10:Founder Tamang at Mintokgang, today. During the scrutiny, the Similarly, the scrutiny of The documents of all the Member Sahakar Bharati-cum- During the call on, Chief nomination papers of ninety one nomination papers of candidates candidates were scrutinized ward Director, Central Board RBI, Mr. Minister thanked the team for candidates of nineteen wards who had filed their nomination wise and they were briefed on the Satish Marathi and National visiting Sikkim and participating in falling under Gangtok Municipal papers for the Municipal Elections details of the process. The General Secretary Sahakar Bharati, the two days Adhiveshan on Corporation were done ward wise to Namchi Municipal Council and Municipal Returning Officer Dr. Uday Joshi along with the team cooperative awareness held at wherein eighty nine were accepted Naya-Bazar Jorethang Nagar explained the criteria, eligibility of Sahakar Bharati called on the by the Municipal Returning Panchayat was carried out in the and the requirements for Chief Minister Mr. Prem Singh Contd. on page 3 Officer, East. Nominations of two office of Municipal Returning contesting the elections and candidates one each from Lower Officer (MRO, South) Mr. M. answered queries placed by the Pearls of Wisdom Sichey ward and Lower MG Marg- Bharani Kumar in the presence of candidates. He also provided Lall Bazar ward were not accepted. Election Observer Mr. C. K Chettri information regarding the The nomination papers of on March 09. allotment of symbols for “If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember all twenty one candidates for five It may be mentioned that, anything.” - Mark Twain wards under Singtam Nagar Mrs. Mamta Kalikotey, who had Contd. on page 2 SIKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) March 16, 2021 2 District Diary Meeting of Contesting Candidates of Namchi Municipal Council and 1st Child Empowerment Day observed in Nayabazar Jorethang Nagar Panchayat Election held North District Namchi, March 12: The meeting with the objective of creating a District Control room, General Mangan, March 14: The 1st initiative of SIRD, North of the Contesting Candidates of cordial atmosphere among the Observer and Sector Magistrates “Child Empowerment day” was wherein 25 GPUs of the State Namchi Municipal Council and contesting candidates and the were also shared. The contact observed at Chungthang GPU identified as “Child Nayabazar Jorethang Nagar District Administration for a free, details are as follows: and Tingchim Chaday GPU, Empowering GPUs” have to Panchayat Election was held at fair and peaceful election. District Control Room, North Sikkim, today. ADC observe this day on the 14th of the Zilla Panchayat Conference The ADC (South) spoke on DAC, Namchi, 03595 363734; (Chungthang) Mr. Hem Sagar every month. The Village Level Hall at Namchi, today. The the Model Code of Conduct and Observer Mr.C.K Chettri, Kaphley chaired the meeting at Child Protection Committees meeting was attended by all the the Do’s and Don’ts as per the 9832565059, 9476229940; Sector VAC Chungthang. established by the District contesting candidates for the MCC. Sr. SP (South) elaborated Magistrate, NMC, Mr. Chiran Mr. Kaphley requested Child Protection Units under municipal election to these local on the Law and Order, Rizal, SDM (HQ) Namchi, the committee to be proactive Child Protection Scheme, bodies.