Gangtok, Dec 12 (PTI) The assembly on Friday passed a resolution ratifying the final report of the Sikkim State High-Level Committee (SSHLC), which had recommended granting tribal status to 12 ‘left-out’ communities.

Introducing the resolution in the House, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said it was a historic step toward justice and recognition for the ‘left-out’ communities.

“Our government has approached this issue with sincerity, expertise, and a commitment to ensuring that every community in Sikkim receives their rights," he said.

Alleging that the previous SDF regime kept the issue unresolved and politically charged, Tamang said his government took decisive action by forming a committee of national experts in November 2024.

“The committee’s comprehensive report, prepared with c

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