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Sikkim MP Subba raises ST issue in LS

First Published: 16th December, 2022 20:28 IST

Sikkim’s Lok Sabha MP Indra Hang Subba raised the issue of including 12 communities of the state in the ST list. Communities seeking ST status in Sikkim includes Gurung, Mangar,

Sikkim’s Lok Sabha MP Indra Hang Subba raised the issue of including 12 communities of the state in the ST list. Communities seeking ST status in Sikkim includes Gurung, Mangar, Rai, Sunwar, Mukhia, Jogi, Thami, Yakha, Bahun, Chettri, Newar, and Majhis. The MP also sought steps be taken to preserve and promote the different languages and dialects of the state.

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