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Spelling and reference error in my article Communal Harmony And Political Stability

To

The Editor, Sikkim Express,

Nam Nam,

Gangtok

Subject: Spelling and reference error in my article Communal Harmony And Political Stability

Dear Sir,

I came to understand that Sukhim Yakthung Sapsok Songchumbo(SYSS), Yakthung Sapsom Chumbo Sukhim(SSCS) the social organizations, Gangtok expressed their concern and condemn the term that I used by spelling mistake, which must be Tsong and not Chang. The term is mentioned in the history of Kabi Lungchok, North Sikkim describing three communities as Bhutias, Lepchas and Limbus as the treaty of Lho-Men-Tsong sum. I apologize for the spelling mistake and wrong reference to the entire concerned communities. However, I have no ill motive or ill will against any community; this is due to typing and factual error.  I thank to SYSS and SYSS for pointing out the error. The main objective of writing the article is to inspire for unity and harmony only. I appreciate and welcome such healthy criticism.

Thanking you.

(Bijay Bantawa)

Dated April 11, 2025

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:
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  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
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