Meet the new Chief Minister of Sikkim : Prem Singh Tamang

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The leader and founder of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), Prem Singh Tamang today sworn in as the new and 6th Chief Minister of Sikkim. Tamang, who is popularly known as P S Golay, has replaced the longest serving Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling (5 successive terms / 8932 Days).

The SKM, founded in 2013, won 17 seats of the state’s 32 seats, leaving the chief minister and his Sikkim Democratic Front totally stunned, who won 15 seats. Fifty-one-year-old Tamang, was administered the oath by Governor Ganga Prasad at Paljor Stadium. He took the oath in Nepali.

Quick Review of Sikkim :

• Capital : Gangtok
• Districts : 4
• Formed on : 16th May 1975
• Governor : Ganga Prasad
• Chief Minister : Prem Singh Tamang

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