SDF Leaders, Including Ex-Ministers, Join Sikkim's Ruling SKM

• Former Sikkim ministers Sonam Gyatso Lepcha and Tshering Wangdi Lepcha, along with ex-MLAs Ugen Nedup Bhutia and Bek Bahadur Rai, from SDF joined the ruling SKM.
• Former SDF spokesperson Rikzing Norbu Dorjee Bhutia also joined the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM).
• The joining occurred ahead of SKM's 14th Foundation Day on February 4, where they will be officially inducted.
• SKM president and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang welcomed the new members at his official residence.
• Tamang stated that their experience will strengthen the government's efforts and the party, citing their belief in SKM's ideology and commitment to inclusive governance.

Why It Matters: Several prominent SDF leaders, including former ministers, have defected to Sikkim's ruling SKM party.