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Politics
Sikkim Students Protest Governor Appointment, Vow to Speak Out
✍️ NDTV
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 12:17 PM
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Students in Sikkim have taken to the streets to protest the appointment of a new governor, declaring they will not remain silent.
Students across Sikkim have organized demonstrations to oppose the recent appointment of the state's governor.
The protests, which began in the capital city of Gangtok, involve a large number of college and university students.
Participants have staged rallies, held sit‑ins, and distributed flyers demanding a transparent selection process.
Security forces have been deployed to maintain order, while the governor’s office has issued statements reaffirming the legitimacy of the appointment.
The movement has drawn attention to the broader debate over state autonomy and the role of centrally appointed officials in Indian states.
The protests, which began in the capital city of Gangtok, involve a large number of college and university students.
Participants have staged rallies, held sit‑ins, and distributed flyers demanding a transparent selection process.
Security forces have been deployed to maintain order, while the governor’s office has issued statements reaffirming the legitimacy of the appointment.
The movement has drawn attention to the broader debate over state autonomy and the role of centrally appointed officials in Indian states.