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Darjeeling MP Raju Bista Named BJP’s In‑Charge for Sikkim
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 05:36 AM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed Darjeeling MP Raju Bista as its in‑charge for the state of Sikkim, signaling a strategic push in the Northeast region.
The Bharatiya Janata Party announced that Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP Raju Bista will serve as the party’s in‑charge for Sikkim. Bista, who represents the Darjeeling constituency in West Bengal, has been tasked with overseeing BJP’s organisational activities and election strategy in the Himalayan state.
Party officials said the appointment aims to consolidate the BJP’s presence in the Northeast ahead of upcoming state and national polls. Bista’s experience in hill‑area politics is expected to help the party navigate Sikkim’s unique political landscape, which has traditionally been dominated by regional parties.
The move follows a series of high‑profile assignments by the BJP to strengthen its cadre in the region. While no immediate policy changes were announced, party insiders indicated that Bista will coordinate with local leaders to expand the party’s outreach and voter base in Sikkim.
Party officials said the appointment aims to consolidate the BJP’s presence in the Northeast ahead of upcoming state and national polls. Bista’s experience in hill‑area politics is expected to help the party navigate Sikkim’s unique political landscape, which has traditionally been dominated by regional parties.
The move follows a series of high‑profile assignments by the BJP to strengthen its cadre in the region. While no immediate policy changes were announced, party insiders indicated that Bista will coordinate with local leaders to expand the party’s outreach and voter base in Sikkim.