SKM applauds FIR against Gorkha Seva Sena, urges unity to safeguard Sikkim’s integrity
The FIR has been filed under stringent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including Section 152 for acts endangering India’s sovereignty, Section 196 addressing promotion of enmity, and Section 336 for forgery intended to mislead or harm reputations.
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The Sikkim Government has taken a firm stance against misuse of its official symbols and misinformation, filing a formal First Information Report (FIR) against three members of the Darjeeling-based Gorkha Seva Sena. The FIR, lodged by the Home Department, names Mr. Noel Sharma, Mr. Bikramadi Rai, and Mr. Subash Mani Singh for allegedly misusing the state government’s emblem and misleading the public.
The controversy centers on an invitation card circulated by the Gorkha Seva Sena for an event titled “Constitutional Legality of Darjeeling-Sikkim Unification.” The card bore the official Government of Sikkim logo, which was released in September 2024 to commemorate 50 years of Sikkim’s statehood and is strictly reserved for authorized use. According to the Home Department, this unauthorized use of the emblem was a deliberate attempt to associate the state government with a politically sensitive issue, which the state strongly denies.
Further intensifying the matter, Mr. Subash Mani Singh attended an RTI appeal hearing in Gangtok on June 4, 2025, and subsequently held a press conference where he allegedly misrepresented the nature of the hearing. The government contends that the Gorkha Seva Sena members falsely portrayed the session as a formal dialogue with the Home Department regarding their organizational goals, potentially inciting public unrest and creating tensions between communities in Sikkim and Darjeeling.
The FIR has been filed under stringent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including Section 152 for acts endangering India’s sovereignty, Section 196 addressing promotion of enmity, and Section 336 for forgery intended to mislead or harm reputations. Additionally, the misuse of the official emblem violates the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950.
The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) has welcomed the government’s action, calling it a necessary step to uphold the state’s dignity and prevent misinformation. SKM leaders stressed the importance of standing united against anti-Sikkim activities that threaten social harmony and the integrity of the state. They urged all communities to reject divisive forces and work towards peace and mutual respect.