Former minister Tshering Wangdi Lepcha resigns from Sikkim Democratic Front

Tshering Wangdi Lepcha, former Minister of the Lachen Mangan Constituency, has announced his resignation from the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) Party. 

Lepcha, who has been an active member of the party since 1993, expressed his gratitude for the opportunities and knowledge he gained in Sikkimese politics during his tenure.

Lepcha cited unavoidable reasons for his decision to step down from his position and resign from the party.

Earlier, the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) Party President, Pawan Chamling, has announced the dissolution of all party committees except for four, during a Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting at SDF Bhawan on September 2, 2024.

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The committees affected by this decision include the Central Working Committee, Central Executive Committee, District Working Committees, Constituency Level Executive Committees, Ward Level Committees, and all Frontal Organizations. 

The restructuring comes as Chamling, leveraging his authority under the party's constitution, aims to realign the party’s focus and energy.

Chamling explained that the move was made in the "larger interest of the party," promising the formation of new committees and the appointment of fresh leadership across various levels. The committees that have been retained are Administrative & Legal Affairs, Social Media Affairs, Publicity Affairs, and the Election Committee.