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KalimNews | June 7, 2025 | Kalimpong :The Government of Sikkim has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against three prominent figures of the Gorkha Seva Sena organization — Noel Sharma, the Sikkim State Convenor, Bikramadi Rai Chief Convenor, and Subash Mani Singh Convenor of Gorkha Seva Sena — for their involvement in actions that have raised serious concerns regarding public order and the state’s integrity.
According to the Home Department of Sikkim, the charges stem from two primary offenses: misrepresentation of government proceedings and illegal use of the state’s official logo and theme for unauthorized purposes. The FIR outlines that the individuals involved have violated multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) and other relevant laws.
The first ground for filing the FIR relates to the events surrounding an RTI (Right to Information) appeal hearing held on June 4, 2025, in which Mr. Subash Mani Singh was issued a letter and participated. The appeal hearing, conducted in the chamber of the Appellate Authority (Secretary, Home Department), was misrepresented by the accused individuals during a subsequent press conference. They falsely portrayed the hearing as a discussion with the Home Department for their personal advantage, thus misrepresenting facts to the public.
This misrepresentation, according to the Home Department, has the potential to disrupt public order, create unnecessary discord, and undermine the peace-loving communities of Sikkim. Such distortion of facts is viewed as an attempt to cause harm to the state’s harmony and is strongly opposed by the Sikkim Government.
The second and more serious allegation against the accused is the unauthorized use of the Government of Sikkim’s official logo and theme in promotional materials for an event organized by the Gorkha Seva Sena. The event was planned around the highly sensitive topic of “Constitutional Legality of Darjeeling-Sikkim Unification.”
The Home Department’s letter highlights that the official commemorative logo and theme of Sikkim’s Statehood, officially notified in 2024, is reserved strictly for official use by the state government and its agencies. These logos and themes are protected under government regulations, and their misuse by unauthorized parties is prohibited. The accused individuals used these symbols on invitation cards for their event, a move that misled the public into believing that the Government of Sikkim supported or endorsed the controversial event.
The alleged event, which discusses the potential unification of Darjeeling and Sikkim, could stir unnecessary tension between communities in the region, particularly between Sikkim and Darjeeling. The Home Department has raised concerns that such actions could promote enmity between groups, disrupt public peace, and cause a law and order situation in the state.
The use of the government logo and misrepresentation of official proceedings is considered a violation of multiple legal provisions. These include:
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Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Acts endangering sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
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Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Promotion of enmity between groups, which could lead to the disruption of public tranquility.
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Section 336 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Forgery for the purpose of misleading the public.
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Section 3 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950: Prohibits the unauthorized use of government insignia and logos.
The Home Department has emphasized that these actions were likely committed with a deliberate intent to mislead the public regarding the state government’s stance on the Darjeeling-Sikkim unification issue. Furthermore, it is believed that these activities were politically motivated, aiming to exploit government symbols to lend legitimacy to a divisive narrative.
The FIR requests immediate action against Noel Sharma, Bikramadi Rai, and Subash Mani Singh, urging the authorities to initiate prompt investigations and prosecutions under the above-mentioned legal provisions. The Sikkim Government has expressed concern that failure to address these issues could lead to public unrest, disrupt the peace and harmony of the state, and damage the public’s trust in the impartiality of the government.
A copy of the official notification, No. 75/Home/2024 dated 24.09.2024, outlining the authorized use of the state’s emblem and theme, has been enclosed for reference. The government also stated its willingness to provide further evidence and information as needed during the investigation.
As part of the political developments related to this issue, it is noteworthy that Noel Sharma has already been suspended from the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) party for anti party activities , signaling the increasing political fallout from his actions.
The government remains firm in its commitment to uphold the state’s integrity, sovereignty, and public order, and it is taking necessary steps to ensure that such unauthorized and inflammatory actions are dealt with appropriately under the law.
