Speaker of Sikkim

The speaker of Sikkim Legislative Assembly is responsible for conducting the proceedings of the legislative house of the unicameral legislative structure of the state. The present speaker in Sikkim is Sri Dawas Norbu Takarpa. Born on 31 May, 1948, Sri Takarpa is known for his long association with a number of associations devoted to social service and betterment of the inhabitants of Sikkim. His overall respectability has resulted in his appointment in this extremely prestigious post as the speaker of Sikkim state legislative assembly.

Political Profile of the Speaker of Sikkim

Sri Dawa Norbu Takarpa, the present speaker at Sikkim legislative assembly, has a long and illustrious political career behind him. His political affiliation lies with the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF). Sri Takarpa rose into political prominence when he got appointed as the president of the panchayat in 1983. Thereafter he served various offices of significance including the president of the Peling Tourism Department and the advisor to the state's tourism department.

The highlights of his administrative career came with him being appointed as the member of the planning commission of the government of Sikkim and also the member of the ecclesiastical committee in the government of Sikkim. The political career of Sri Takarpa, the present Sikkim speaker of the legislative assembly, was ascertained when he got elected into the state assembly in the 2004 elections, when his party, the SDF formed the state government following a resounding success in the state elections. On the 24th May of the same year, Sri Takarpa got elected as the speaker of Sikkim legislative assembly.

Other Interests

Sri Takarpa, the speaker of Sikkim legislative assembly, has a long career devoted to the service of society. Despite his responsibilities as the speaker of the house in the state assembly, Sri Takarpa continues with his social work activities. The various activities with which he is presently involved include the role of the president of the consumers' cooperative in Yangthang and the beginning of a Sanskrit school at Chongzong.