Former MLA PL Subba passes away

Wednesday, Mar 22, 2023 08:15 [IST]

Last Update: Wednesday, Mar 22, 2023 02:40 [IST]

Former MLA PL Subba passes away

GANGTOK, : Chief Minister PS Golay has expressed his heartfelt condolence on the demise of PL Subba, the former MLA of Yangthang constituency in West Sikkim.

My heart goes out to the bereaved family, relatives, and friends in this hour of grief, and I pray that the departed soul rests in eternal peace, said the Chief Minister in his condolence message on Tuesday.

Late PL Subba hailed from Tikjek, West Sikkim. He passed away on Monday evening at his home. He was 57 years and is survived by his wife, two daughters and three sons.

Similarly, the SDF has mourned the demise of PL Subba, who was a founder member and advisor of the party.

In his condolence message, SDF president and former Chief Minister Pawan Chamling said the SDF has lost a sahayodha on the passing away of PL Subba.

His contribution to the SDF party will not be forgotten…he was a loyal friend who was committed to our party’s ideology, said Chamling

“This is a day of mourning not just for his family but for the entire SDF party and the State. A great loss has come upon us all and especially upon his family and dear ones. On behalf of the SDF party, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family,” said Chamling.

 

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi