The opposition Citizen Action Party (CAP) has announced that it will stay away from contesting the elections under a party banner.
Speaking to the media, party spokesperson Albert Gurung said the decision comes in strong opposition to the party-based election system introduced by the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM).
Instead of nominating its own candidates, CAP will lend support to independent contenders across municipal wards, aiming to promote grassroots leadership beyond political affiliations.
Gurung asserted that local body elections should remain free from party influence, arguing that politicizing municipal governance could dilute the essence of community representation.
The announcement marks of the Municipality Election 2026, as CAP positions itself in support of independent voices while opposing the ruling party’s electoral approach.
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