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Press Release by Passang Sherpa I stand in solidarity with fellow Sikkimese against the idea of Darjeeling Sikkim Merger theory raised by Gorkha Rashtriya Congress.  I would like to take this opportunity to extend my gratitude to Bharatiya Janta Party for being first political party to condemn the demand of Sikkim Darjeeling merger after GRC submitted its resolution to the Governor of West Bengal. I would also like to thank ruling SKM Government for strongly standing for the common interest of Sikkimese people. It is heartening to see that people across party lines have unitedly stood for a common cause. May this unity continue in every issue concerning Sikkim and its  people. The demand of merger is outrightly rejected by the people of Sikkim as it is neither constitutional nor justifiable. Such propaganda can lead to social and political instability in a very sensitive state bordering three countries and most importantly China, which can be a threat to the nation. Therefo

Gangtok, May 03 Very urgent information for People of Sikkim who are stranded outside State Sikkim Government has started online registration for people of Sikkim who are stranded outside State due to Lockdown. As per the Chief Secretary, the first step to come back to Sikkim, one must register herself or himself . The online registration system to facilitate return of people of Sikkim stranded in different parts of the country was formally launched by the Hon'ble Chief Minister yesterday at Samman Bhawan. Sikkim Govt COVID-19 Registration Web Site Later, a press conference was convened by the State Chief Secretary to ensure that the information about the online registration system reaches all concerned through various media. It may be noted that each and every person who are stranded outside the State have to go through the online registration process. However, for anyone who does not possess a smartphone (and cannot download Aarogya Setu App) can call the Helpline

Sikkim CM Shri PS GOLAY participated in a Video Conference meeting chaired by Hon’ble Union Minister for Information Technology (I.T.) and Communications Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad which also saw the participation of Ministers in-charge of I.T. of other states too. The meeting was regarding the initiatives taken in the field of Information Technology in fighting COVID-19 pandemic. It was a fruitful discussion benefiting Sikkim. The highlight of the Video Conferen ce was the commitment from the Union Minister for setting up a separate Administrative Center of BSNL headed by a high ranking official to oversee implementation of connectivity up to GPU level in the state of Sikkim. The Union Minister also assured the state government to provide all support in setting up of Electronic Manufacturing Industries and others I.T initiatives/projects submitted by the state government.