Ahead of the Sikkim polls, Lobzang Bhutia, the Vice President of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) party, has announced his resignation from both his position and the primary membership of the party. Bhutia’s departure holds significant weight in Sikkim’s political arena, given his influential role within the SKM.
Alongside his resignation, Bhutia has revealed his decision to join the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) party, marking a notable shift in his political allegiance within the state.
In his formal resignation letter addressed to the appropriate authorities, Bhutia expressed his clear intention to step down from his roles within the SKM. “I, Lobzang Bhutia, CEC Vice President and resident of Rabongla, would like to tender my resignation from the post and primary membership of the party,” stated the letter.
Bhutia’s involvement as the SKM’s candidate in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from the Barfung constituency underscored his active engagement and influence within the party. His departure from such a prominent position within the SKM signifies a significant transformation in Sikkim’s political dynamics.
Joining the SDF injects a fresh dynamic into Sikkim’s political landscape, especially with impending elections and strategic maneuvers on the horizon. The repercussions of Bhutia’s decision are likely to resonate within both the SKM and the SDF, potentially altering the broader political framework of Sikkim.
While the precise motives behind Bhutia’s resignation from the SKM and his subsequent affiliation with the SDF remain undisclosed, his exit from the SKM’s leadership is poised to reverberate within the party ranks and among followers closely observing Sikkim’s political developments.
