22/09/2026
PRESS RELEASE
Gangtok, September 22, 2026: Citizen Action Party–Sikkim has taken serious note of a recent comment made on the social media platform Facebook by Shri B.K. Pokhrel against Prof. Mahendra P. Lama, which has subsequently generated public discussion and controversy.
The party wishes to make it clear that the said comment was made by “Shri B.K. Pokhrel in his individual capacity and does not represent the official position or view of Citizen Action Party–Sikkim”.
Shri B.K. Pokhrel has recently joined the party and has applied for membership. The party further clarifies that submission of a membership application does not, by itself, confer the status of an officially enrolled member or office-bearer. Official membership and organisational positions are subject to the prescribed procedures of the party, with official membership/office-bearer cards issued only through the authorised party mechanism.
In view of the controversy, and to ascertain the facts surrounding the matter, the party has constituted a two-member Disciplinary Action Committee comprising:
1. Shri Deependra Rai – Vice President, Grievance Redressal Council, Citizen Action Party–Sikkim (Head of the Committee)
2. Shri Bimal Kharel – Advisor, Citizen Action Party–Sikkim — Member.
The committee has been entrusted with examining the Facebook comment made by Shri B.K. Pokhrel against Prof. Mahendra P. Lama, the circumstances surrounding the matter, and the related organizational aspects.
The committee shall submit its report to the party leadership within two days from the date of issuance of this order (24th September 2026) with recommendation to the party to take appropriate disciplinary action in this matter.
Upon receipt and examination of the report, the party shall take an appropriate organizational decision in accordance with the findings of the committee and the established rules and procedures of Citizen Action Party–Sikkim.
Prashant Babu Chettri
Vice President (Adm)
Citizen Action Party–Sikkim