Prashant Tamang — a 24-year-old, from Tungsung has been selected for Indian Idol (one of the biggest singing talent-hunt contests in the country) in the top 28, out of 25000 contestants across the country. His show being telecast on June 2 from Sony channel at 9 pm. In this round, his fate depends on the number of votes he gets through SMS votes and calls from landlines. Voting lines for the contest will remain open from 2 June 9 pm to 3rd June 9 am the next day.
In Gangtok, A Group of journalist headed by Kishore Moktan today appealed to all people of Gangtok to contribute their SMS votes in favour of Prashant Tamang. Group also organised a support meeting at Titanic Park of Gangtok.
He needs more SMS votes on Tuesday (5 June) night - 9 pm to 8 am next day, to remain in top 18 contestants.