Condemned Remark of Dr AKumar National Spokesperson AICC describing Sikkim as a Neighbouring Country
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) expresses strong condemnation and deep disappointment over the highly irresponsible and insensitive remark made by Dr. Ajoy Kumar, National Spokesperson of the Indian National Congress and AICC In-Charge of Tripura, Odisha, and Nagaland. During a press conference held at the AICC Headquarters on 1st July 2025, Dr. Kumar shockingly referred to Sikkim as a “neighboring country”.
Such a statement, coming from a former IPS officer, former Member of Parliament, and a senior representative of India’s oldest political party, is not only factually incorrect but also deeply hurtful to the sentiments of the people of Sikkim. This careless and ignorant comment displays a shameful lack of awareness about India’s territorial integrity and undermines Sikkim’s rightful and proud status as an integral part of the Indian Union since 1975.
SKM Party, along with the people of Sikkim, strongly denounces this disgraceful remark and demands an unconditional public apology from the All India Congress Committee (AICC). We also urge the Congress leadership to take strict disciplinary action against Dr. Ajoy Kumar for this unacceptable and offensive behavior.
It is alarming that the Congress party which has ruled the country for six decades continues to appoint individuals lacking basic geographical and constitutional knowledge to represent it on national platforms. This incident exposes the deep ignorance and disregard for Sikkim’s identity which cannot be tolerated under any circumstance.
SKM Party reiterates its commitment to safeguarding the dignity, identity and integrity of Sikkim and demands that the Congress party take immediate corrective steps and issue a clarification before further damage is done.
Sikkim is not a neighboring country. Sikkim is integral part of the great nation Bharat and we are proud Indians.
Bikash Basnet,
Spokesperson,
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha. condemn remark of Dr Ajoy K National Spokesperson describing Sikkim as a neighbouring Country
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) expresses strong condemnation and deep disappointment over the highly irresponsible and insensitive remark made by Dr. Ajoy Kumar, National Spokesperson of the Indian National Congress and AICC In-Charge of Tripura, Odisha, and Nagaland. During a press conference held at the AICC Headquarters on 1st July 2025, Dr. Kumar shockingly referred to Sikkim as a “neighboring country”.
Such a statement, coming from a former IPS officer, former Member of Parliament, and a senior representative of India’s oldest political party, is not only factually incorrect but also deeply hurtful to the sentiments of the people of Sikkim. This careless and ignorant comment displays a shameful lack of awareness about India’s territorial integrity and undermines Sikkim’s rightful and proud status as an integral part of the Indian Union since 1975.
SKM Party, along with the people of Sikkim, strongly denounces this disgraceful remark and demands an unconditional public apology from the All India Congress Committee (AICC). We also urge the Congress leadership to take strict disciplinary action against Dr. Ajoy Kumar for this unacceptable and offensive behavior.
It is alarming that the Congress party which has ruled the country for six decades continues to appoint individuals lacking basic geographical and constitutional knowledge to represent it on national platforms. This incident exposes the deep ignorance and disregard for Sikkim’s identity which cannot be tolerated under any circumstance.
‘SKM Party reiterates its commitment to safeguarding the dignity, identity and integrity of Sikkim and demands that the Congress party take immediate corrective steps and issue a clarification before further damage is done,’according to Bikash Basnet ,Spokesperson ,SKM.
Sikkim is not a neighboring country. Sikkim is integral part of the great nation Bharat and we are proud Indians.
