| GANGTOK, FEB 21 (PTI) A new political party - Sikkim United - was today launched by a veteran journalist Jigme N Kazi to represent the indigenous people of Sikkim. "Our party would seek to protect the distinct identity of Sikkimese people within the constitutional framework and seek representation for the Nepali and tribal communities like the Lepchas and Bhutias in the state assembly," he told reporters here. The indigenous people in Sikkim comprises Nepalis and ethic tribal communities like Lepchas, Bhutias and others. Kazi said the new party will also demand reservation of assembly seats for the Sikkimese of Nepali origin and those others staying here for decades. "A cut-off date should be fixed for identification of non-Sikkimese residents," he said. He also demanded fresh delimitation of the assembly seats in the state and revision of voters' list before the assembly polls due next year. Kazi, former editor of the English daily "Sikkim Observer", expressed hope that his party would be able to provide a viable alternative to the people of the mountain state.
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BY SHITAL PRADHAN A small hamlet in an eastern side Silent raush on its way, The old silk route, More older it look Upon which I stay, Hey that’s Rongli, Rongli my birthplace Years went by, years dried up, Yet the small village is as it was, Silent, peaceful and introvert Today’s picture of Rongli, Houses as station bogie, Looks a cradle, from Chujachen, Upon which the blue sky, As if I can touch thee, Roaring River, As the legend we hear, Still watch with glee, The terror of 1890 somewhat forgotten, Yet another terrorizing moment, 68 was the year… 1968, When sky too wasn’t pleased. That was Rongli, Rongli of the past. Playing along the Baar-Pepal tree, Hiding in the Shivalaya, Watching videos and aloft Is a decent memory, now? Sweet time in treasure, Yet when I am in Rongli, I am happy, in whither sweet. Rongli my birthplace !
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