Monday, August 13, 2007

Nine SHRP Supporters Released

Gangtok: The nine supporters of the SikkimHimali Rajya Parishad Party (SHRP) were released from their 3 days judicial remand at the Rongyek Jail on August12,2007. These 9 SHRP supporters had been arrested on 8 August in connection with the burning of the effigy of Sikkim Chief Minister Dr.Pawan Chamling at Deorali Bazaar.
The SHRP brought out a rally yesterday after its nine supporters were released.The rally which started from the Rongyek jail and ended at its Party Office at Tadong was led by its General Secretary Tara Shrestha.
Later,addressing a press conference,Mr.Shrestha condemned the statement allegedly made by SLA Speaker DN Tharkarpa that SDF party will bring out a rally in a show of strength and to restore the confidence of the people,given the present situation in the State.