The Sikkim Podcast

This episode we discuss the Citizenship [Amendment] Act 2019, Sikkim's reaction to it and proposed defenses like the Inner Line Permit. 

This episode we discuss the Citizenship [Amendment] Bill, Sikkim's opposition to the Bill and the move to draft guidelines for digital media in Sikkim.

This episode we give an update on the CM's second swearing-in and wonder why everything was so hush hush till the last minute. We also talk about the firing of 29 public prosecutors by the state government.

This episode we discuss the swearing-in of the Chief Minister and Cabinet that was supposed to happen but did not happen today, Aapdara protest against NHPC's refusal to acknowledge damages and compensate accordingly, and the protest by Muslim community in Namchi recently.

This episode we discuss the Pakyong murder case, media reporting of the case, cable car option for Gangtok's traffic problems, basketball star Nima Doma Bhutia and more.

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This episode we discuss the by-poll results, SKM-BJP alliance, and the relaxation on firecrackers this Diwali.

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This episode we discuss the by-poll in three constituencies of Sikkim, voter turn-out, candidates and the stakes involved.

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This episode we discuss the upcoming by-elections in Sikkim and wonder whether the last-minute SKM-BJP seat-sharing alliance will affect how voters in the three constituencies of Gangtok, Martam-Rumtek and Poklok-Kamrang vote. Political violence reported from Poklok-Kamrang is also touched upon. 

Note: We recorded this episode on 14 Oct, 2019.

This episode we discuss the ECI's decision to allow Chief Minister, PS Tamang to contest elections and also touch upon the upcoming by-elections in three constituencies of Sikkim.

This episode we discuss the efforts of Sikkim Traffic Police to ease traffic snarls in Gangtok by trying out one way to town from Amdo Golai via DC Office, Sichey, PS Road. The trial did not work and in this discussion we have some ST staff giving their opinions on why it didn't work and what else could be done.

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