No Charter, No Luxury: Sikkim CM Takes Train Route to Attend Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Swearing-In Ceremony
No Charter, No Luxury: Sikkim CM Takes Train Route to Attend Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Swearing-In Ceremony
Siliguri , May 12 : In a move being widely seen as a strong message on austerity and public accountability, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay reportedly chose to travel by train instead of using expensive chartered arrangements to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati.
The decision has sparked discussion across political circles and social media, with many calling it a rare example of simplicity in modern politics where VIP extravagance often dominates official travel.
According to reports, the Sikkim Chief Minister travelled through regular rail connectivity during the official visit, underlining his government’s emphasis on cost-cutting and responsible public spending. Political observers say the move comes at a time when citizens across the country are increasingly questioning excessive expenditure by public representatives.
The gesture has also been viewed as symbolic amid ongoing national conversations around economic discipline, fuel conservation and reducing unnecessary government expenses.
Supporters praised the Chief Minister for setting what they described as a “people-first example,” while others said such actions help bridge the gap between leaders and ordinary citizens.
The swearing-in ceremony of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma witnessed the presence of several political leaders and dignitaries from across the Northeast region.
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