SDF Leader Bhaichung Bhutia Quits Electoral Politics

Former Indian Football team captain and Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) Party leader, Bhaichung Bhutia on Tuesday has announced his decision to quit electoral politics.

Bhaichung Bhutia had contested from Sikkim's Barfung Assembly Constituency in the recently concluded Sikkim Assembly Elections 2024 as a SDF candidate.

SKM candidate Riksal D Bhutia had emerged victorious from the constituency.

Below is the Press Release from Bhaichung Bhutia ;

First, I would like to congratulate Mr P.S Tamang and the SKM party for winning the 2024 Sikkim Assembly Election. The people of Sikkim have given them a resounding mandate and I hope the SKM govt will work to fulfill their promises and take Sikkim to greater heights across all sectors.

After the 2024 election results I have had the realisation that electoral politics is simply not for me. I am therefore quitting all forms of electoral politics with immediate effect.

My only regret is that I felt I had great ideas with regard to development of sports and tourism which given a chance, I would have loved to implement and thus contribute to the growth of the state in a very honest and sincere way. Unfortunately it was not to be. I am certain there will be more people with better ideas to do so.

As Lord Buddha said, "one's intentions must be good". I can only say with utmost honesty and humility that my intention in politics was to do good, for the people of both state and country.

I wish to thank everyone who supported me through thick and thin. I am also sincerely sorry if I hurt anyone unknowingly or knowingly. As we say in football, please take it in the spirit of the game.

I now wish to devote more time to introspect, work towards my other goals and discover my purpose anew.