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Sikkim Bar Association Opposes Dushyant Gautam’s Governor Nomination Over Ankita Bhandari Row
✍️ MillenniumPost
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 11:17 AM
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The Sikkim Bar Association has publicly rejected the appointment of Dushyant Gautam as the state's Governor, citing the ongoing controversy involving lawyer Ankita Bhandari.
The Sikkim Bar Association issued a formal statement rejecting the central government's decision to name Dushyant Gautam as the next Governor of Sikkim. The legal fraternity in the state said the appointment comes at a time of heightened tension surrounding a dispute involving lawyer Ankita Bhandari.
According to the association, the controversy surrounding Ankita Bhandari has raised questions about the suitability of the nominee and the timing of the decision. While details of the row have not been fully disclosed, the Bar Association stressed that any appointment should be free from perceived conflicts or public unrest.
The association has called on the Union Ministry to reconsider the nomination and engage with local stakeholders before finalising the Governor's post. No official response from the central government has been reported as of now.
According to the association, the controversy surrounding Ankita Bhandari has raised questions about the suitability of the nominee and the timing of the decision. While details of the row have not been fully disclosed, the Bar Association stressed that any appointment should be free from perceived conflicts or public unrest.
The association has called on the Union Ministry to reconsider the nomination and engage with local stakeholders before finalising the Governor's post. No official response from the central government has been reported as of now.