Sikkim Chief Minister

Sikkim chief minister is at the helm of the executive council of the state. He guides the functions of the council of ministers, who look after various departments of the state's governance. Sri Pawan Chamling, the present Sikkim chief minister, is not only young and dynamic and is noted for his dedication for the people of his state, but is also loved for his extra-political and strong cultural profile. He is considered to be largely responsible for his party, the Sikkim Democratic Front's resounding success in the assembly elections of 2004.

Political Profile of Sri Pawan Chamling

Sri Pawan Chamling, the present chief minister in Sikkim, started his political career at a young age in 1973 and soon rose to be the vice-president of the district Youth Congress for South Sikkim, his native district. In 1978-84, be became the general secretary and the vice-president to the Sikkim Prajatantra Congress. His first office as a representative of the people was to be elected in Panchayat as a president in 1982. Three years later he was elected to the Sikkim legislative assembly. Sri Pawan Chamling joined the cabinet in 1989, when he became a minister for industries, information and public relations. In 1994, he became the chief minister of Sikkim for the first time, continuing in the same position after the stupendous win for SDF in the 2004 elections.

Cultural Profile

Sri Pawan Chamling, present chief minister at Sikkim, is a noted poet and is loved by one and all for his literary prowess. Having been the founder of the Nirman Prakashani, he also became the editor of a magazine released by the publishing house, Nirman. Sri Chamling, the present Sikkim chief minister, has penned many books of poetry and essays. He has received many prestigious awards from all over the country for his unique contribution to politics and poetry.