STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE

Gangtok, 7 January

Raising pitch in view of the crucial Assembly election drawing near, the Opposition, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha leader, P S Golay today vowed that if voted to power, they would strive heart and soul for a corruption-free, communalism-free, nepotism-free, suicide-free and loan-free Sikkim. He spelt out his dream ~ he wants his state to grow into ~ while addressing his party&’s district level executive committee meeting at Namchi in South Sikkim today.

“Our party is now a registered one. It now exists in the website of the Election Commission. We keep receiving enormous support and goodwill from the people. Now it is the responsibility of every party worker to set them afire with the dream we dream of our state. Besides, we must also take up the issues confronting them on the ground,” he said.

Batting for the collective running of the party as contrasted with the alleged autocratic style of the present Pawan Chamling dispensation, the Opposition leader said the whims of some individuals would not count. “I am being asked by my fellow workers to take up the post of the president. But ours being a party rooted in robust democratic ethos I cannot foist any decision arbitrarily. Suggestions are being taken from all quarters. The party would take the final call during its special meeting on 9 January. Whatever be the decision would be binding for all,” he affirmed.

Reiterating his party&’s stance, he said it is not an instrument of self-aggrandisement. “We do not hanker after offices. We are here to serve the people, to be at their beck and call. Nurturing ambition to enjoy loaves and fishes of office, using the party and the people, runs counter to the spirit that begot it,” Mr Golay said.

“Our election manifesto will be released on 4 February,” he added.