Gangtok, July 31 -- Bringing long-standing concerns to the national spotlight, Sikkim's Lok Sabha MP Dr Indra Hang Subba yesterday raised the critical issue of political representation for the Limboo and Tamang communities in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly.
Addressing the Lok Sabha, Dr. Subba made an earnest appeal to the Centre to fulfill the long-pending constitutional demand for seat reservations for these two Scheduled Tribe communities.
The Limboo and Tamang communities were officially recognized as Scheduled Tribes (STs) in 2003. However, even after more than two decades, they continue to be denied dedicated representation in the state assembly. This delay, according to Dr. Subba, is not only deeply unjust but also a violation of ...