Namchi, 31st March (IPR): The procedure of withdrawal of candidatures pertaining to the Panchayat By-Elections for Namchi District was carried out at the office of Assistant Returning Officer Mr. Anant Jain at District Administrative Centre, today.
It was informed that two candidates who had filed their nominations, withdrew their candidatures.
The detail of the candidates are as follows:
01. Mrs. Nirmala Manger, 1 Upper Phalidara Panchayat Ward
02. Mr. Yan Tshering Lepcha, 2 Lower Gangyong Panchayat Ward
Following the withdrawal of candidatures, the following candidates are in the fray for Panchayat By-Elections:
01. Mr. Binod Limboo, 2 Lower Gangyong Panchayat Ward
02. Mr. Man Bahadur Tamang, 2 Lower Gangyong Panchayat Ward
03. Mr. Nimu Lepcha, 2 Lower Gangyong Panchayat Ward
04. Mr. Rajendra Shanker, 8 Upper Tshalamthang Panchayat Ward
05. Mr. Shiva Kumar Kami, 8 Upper Tshalamthang Panchayat Ward
Therefore, one Panchayat ward under Namchi District is declared uncontested, which is 1 Upper Phalidara Panchayat Ward wherein candidate Ms. Binu Rai remains uncontested. After, the withdrawal process, symbols were also alloted to the contesting candidates.
It maybe mentioned that Secretary, Sikkim State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Ms. Karma Doma Youtso, is the Panchayat By- Election Observer for Namchi District. She maybe contacted on 9064570383 for any Panchayat By-election related queries.
