Sikkim: Amid ruckus Democratic Front legislator Pawan Kumar Chamling marshalled out of Assembly

Sikkim Democratic Front legislator Pawan Kumar Chamling was marshalled out of Assembly on April 10 after an uproar over expansion of Sikkimese identity under Union Finance Bill 2023.

Terming that democracy doesn’t exist even in Sikkim Assembly, Chamling was marshalled out of the Assembly after disrupting chief minister Prem Singh Golay’s discussion on Clause 4 and 5 of IT exemption.
Chamling demanded 'point of order' which he was denied.

The proceeding during a special assembly was disrupted amid an altercation following which Speaker Arun Upreti walked out after an intense verbal altercation on April 10.

On the other hand, Kunga Nima Lepcha, Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Department, Government of Sikkim to move the Government Resolution No. 2 of 2023, "Clarification of clause (iv) and clause (v) of section 10 (26AAA) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 as inserted by Finance Act, 2023 (No. 8 of 2023)" for the consideration of House.

Sikkim Kranti Morcha spokesperson Jacob Khaling while speaking over the issue mentioned that the Union Finance Bill was as per the Supreme Court judgment and is specific for only income tax exemption to the old settlers. 

Khaling further stated that the bill does not weaken or demolish the Sikkim subjects as they do not fall under the bill. “The Sikkim subject certificates are fully protected and effective and would remain so”, added Khaling.

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