Gangtok,28 March(Press release):The party held its public meeting at Rhenock on Haat Day today. The meeting was addressed by the president Shri Biraj Adhikari, The working president Shri Tseten D. Lepcha , Treasurer Shri Delay Namgyal, Youth Convener Shri Cheong Bhutia and the General Secretary Shri Tikendra Sharma.
The president in his speech stressed on the fact that the party stands by its demand that if the state government and the Central government do not protect article 371f, then the party stands firm on its demand of reversal to the 35th amendment and grant of associate state status. He also lamented the fact that the existence of the article in the constitution in the present state is an insult to the Sikkimese people who are being fooled about protection which does not exist in reality and the letter and spirit. He also elaborated on the fact that the present rate of influx is damaging the future of the coming generations and at present the state of our youth has detiorated beyond repair. The president also talked about the party manifesto and elaborated the sad condition of our education system and how our younger generation has basically become directionless because of this.
Shri Delay Kazi explained why it was necessary to open SNPP, as the Sikkimese people had lost their identity and their right to self determination. He explained that while all the protection put into the constitution was to ensure that our identity is preserved, but unfortunately our own Governments have been violating it continuously.
Shri Tseten Lepcha also addressed the meeting where he explained the reasons for the party’s stand regarding the continuation of central service officers and said that now our own children are ready to take up these jobs and we do not need them any more.
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