In a significant development, MK Subba, former election candidate and chief spokesperson for the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) in the Rangang-Yangang constituency, has officially stepped down from the party. Subba submitted his resignation to the SDF leadership, announcing his departure from the primary membership and complete dissociation from the party, effective immediately.

In his resignation letter, Subba expressed gratitude to the party’s president and leadership for the opportunities he received during his tenure. He also offered his best wishes to the SDF, marking an amicable end to his association with the party. Notably, Subba did not cite any reason for his resignation in the letter.

Subba had been a prominent figure in the SDF, contesting elections from the Rangang Yangang seat and serving as the party’s chief spokesperson ². His resignation comes as a surprise, especially given his previous calls for Chief Minister P.S. Golay’s resignation over the redefinition of Sikkimese identity.

The SDF will likely need to regroup and find a new candidate for the Rangang Yangang constituency. The party had fielded Subba in previous elections, and his departure may impact their strategy for upcoming polls.

The reasons behind Subba’s resignation remain unclear, but his departure from the SDF marks a significant shift in the state’s political landscape.