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Sikkim Opposition Rejects Dushyant Gautam’s Governor Appointment
✍️ MillenniumPost
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 01:38 AM
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State opposition parties in Sikkim have publicly objected to the recent appointment of Dushyant Gautam as the state's governor.
Sikkim’s opposition parties have voiced strong objections to the central government's decision to appoint Dushyant Gautam as the state's governor. The appointment, announced earlier this week, has been met with criticism from regional political leaders who argue that the selection process lacked adequate consultation with state stakeholders.
Opposition leaders have called for a review of the appointment, stating that the decision does not reflect the aspirations of the people of Sikkim. While the central authority has not responded to the objections, the controversy highlights ongoing tensions between the state’s political establishment and the central government.
The matter is expected to be discussed in the upcoming session of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly, where opposition members are likely to raise formal motions demanding a reconsideration of the governor's posting.
Opposition leaders have called for a review of the appointment, stating that the decision does not reflect the aspirations of the people of Sikkim. While the central authority has not responded to the objections, the controversy highlights ongoing tensions between the state’s political establishment and the central government.
The matter is expected to be discussed in the upcoming session of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly, where opposition members are likely to raise formal motions demanding a reconsideration of the governor's posting.