BJP Sikkim concludes organizational elections, focuses on growth and welfare

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Sikkim has successfully concluded its three-day-long organizational elections, electing new District and Mandal Presidents across the state. The elections, which took place on Thursday at the State BJP city office, saw Pempo Dorjee Lepcha elected as the District President of Gangtok. Along with him, seven Mandal Presidents from various constituencies under Gangtok district were also chosen. Moreover, Mandal Presidents were elected for two constituencies under the Pakyong district, as stated in a release by the State BJP.

During the event, Dr. Thapa, the State BJP President, addressed the gathering, urging all newly-elected office bearers to work diligently for the party’s growth and the welfare of the people of Sikkim. He emphasized the importance of strengthening the party's organizational structure from the booth level to the district level and commended the contributions of the State RO, CRO, Observers, and other concerned district and Mandal executives.

In his address, Dr. Thapa also urged party workers, or karyakartas, to ensure that the benefits of various Central government schemes reach deserving beneficiaries. He particularly highlighted the Ayushman Bharat PMJAY scheme for senior citizens aged 70 and above, and the E-Shram registration for workers in the unorganized sector across the state.

Earlier in December, the State BJP held elections in Geyzing, Soreng, Namchi, and Pakyong districts from December 17-18. During this period, five district presidents and 25 Mandal presidents were elected. The newly-elected district presidents include Digum Limboo (Geyzing), Sanju Subba (Soreng), CL Gurung (Namchi), Prem Chettri Khatiwara (Pakyong), and Pempo Dorjee Lepcha (Gangtok). The party also informed that elections for one more district and seven Mandals will be concluded soon.