Former MP cites dissatisfaction over party policies as reason for resignation GANGTOK, October 17: Former MP, Rajya Sabha and a senior member of Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) PT Gyamtso has resigned from the primary membership of the SDF party. In a letter to the party President Pawan Chamling dated October 13, Mr. Gyamtso has said that he chose to dissociate from the party as he was “disillusioned with ad-hocism policy of the party, influenced by sycophants, self seekers and rank opportunists.” According to the letter, the starting of Mega Projects, seven of which are located in Dzongu has, however, changed Mr. Gyamtso’s perception “about the party president’s intention and his concern for the Lepcha community and the oft repeated pronouncement of Sikkim having a rich biodiversity and clean environment for development of eco-tourism destinations in the country in a number of national and international meets.” Agreeing upon the concept of hydro power generation other than tourism ...
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