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SDF Calls for Sikkim CM’s Resignation Over Rs 27 Crore Tourism Permit Loss
✍️ Sikkimexpress
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 02:02 PM
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The Sikkim Democratic Front has urged the chief minister to step down, citing a reported loss of Rs 27 crore in tourism permit revenues.
The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) has formally demanded that the chief minister resign, alleging a shortfall of Rs 27 crore in revenue from tourism permits. The party says the loss reflects mismanagement and has eroded public confidence in the state government.
According to SDF statements, the missing amount pertains to fees collected for permits issued to tourists and tour operators, a key source of income for Sikkim’s tourism sector. The party argues that the shortfall not only impacts state finances but also undermines the credibility of the administration’s handling of tourism policies.
The chief minister’s office has not yet issued a response to the demand. Political analysts note that the call for resignation could intensify opposition pressure ahead of upcoming local elections, though the exact political fallout remains to be seen.
According to SDF statements, the missing amount pertains to fees collected for permits issued to tourists and tour operators, a key source of income for Sikkim’s tourism sector. The party argues that the shortfall not only impacts state finances but also undermines the credibility of the administration’s handling of tourism policies.
The chief minister’s office has not yet issued a response to the demand. Political analysts note that the call for resignation could intensify opposition pressure ahead of upcoming local elections, though the exact political fallout remains to be seen.