Gangtok, Feb. 18 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party Sikkim unit has raised serious concerns about the significant water wastage from the Ratey-Chu drinking water source. This source is the main supply line for Gangtok. State President DR Thapa, along with senior party leaders, conducted an on-site inspection to evaluate the current state of the infrastructure.

During the visit, the team identified several leak points along the pipeline network. Among these were three to four major breaks that are allegedly causing nearly 40 percent of the diverted water to be lost before it reaches households. Despite not receiving significant rainfall since November 2025, which has worsened the water crisis, the party emphasized that preventable leaks have m...