Soreng-Chakung By-Polls in Sikkim: Jacob Khaling Urges SKM Workers to Support CM’s Son Aditya Golay

As the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) gearing up for the upcoming by-elections in the Soreng-Chakung constituency, Aditya Golay, son of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, has emerged as a strong candidate.

Jacob Khaling, the Chief Minister’s Political Secretary, has called on SKM workers to ensure his decisive victory in the upcoming by-election.

Khaling emphasized the importance of unity among party members, and said that there are no internal disputes regarding Golay’s candidacy.

He expressed confidence in Golay’s ability to represent the constituency effectively, citing his previous experience as the MLA from 2019 to 2024.

Aditya, who served as the MLA had to step down before the 2024 general elections when his father, CM Prem Singh Tamang, contested from the same constituency. CM Tamang was elected from two seats in the general elections and decided to vacate the Soreng-Chakhung seat and continue to represent the Rhenock constituency.

Following CM Tamang’s election from two constituencies, the Soreng-Chakung seat became vacant, prompting the upcoming by-elections scheduled for November 13.

As of now, neither the ruling SKM nor any other political party has officially declared their candidates. However, the SKM has formed a parliamentary board, and a meeting has been held, although the candidate announcement remains pending.

But, Golay’s connection to the Chief Minister and his previous experience make him a strong contender in the race.

Aditya Golay previously served as the MLA for Soreng-Chakung from 2019-2024, was not fielded by the party in the 2024 election.

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