Union govt plans to increase Sikkim Assembly seats; seeks suggestions from stakeholders
The Union Government Is Considering A Proposal To Increase The Sikkim Assembly Seats From 32 To 40 And The Government Has Sought Views And Suggestions On The Draft Plan From Various Stakeholders.
The Union Government is considering a proposal to increase the Sikkim Assembly seats from 32 to 40 and the government has sought views and suggestions on the draft plan from various stakeholders.
In a notification, the Home Ministry said the strength of the Sikkim Assembly may be increased from the present 32 seats to 40 following a directive of the Supreme Court.
In the proposal, there are provisions for reservation of five Assembly seats for Limboo and Tamang community, 12 seats for Bhutia-Lepcha, two for scheduled castes, one for Sangha while 20 are general seats.
"Suggestions and views of concerned stakeholders on the draft proposal are invited latest by June 26, 2017," a home ministry statement said.Suggestions of stakeholders can be sent to the Ministry either through e-mail at sone2@mha.gov.in or by hard copy addressed to Uma Magesh, Under Secretary (NE-II), Room No.208-B, North Block, New Delhi - 110 001.
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