Documents expressing opinions on Sikkim's associate status with the Indian Union

Copies of letters, petitions and statements to Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed (President, India), Indira Gandhi (PM, India), B.B. Lal and Palden Thondup Namgyal (Chogyal r.1965-1982) expressing dissatisfaction with the behaviour of the CRPs and the reports of Sikkim's associate status with the Indian Union. Original file reference: SPA/DA/PA/034. Extent of original material: 13 pages.

This file contains the following 7 items.

  • EAP880/1/1/347/1: Note regarding the letter from the Sikkim Monasteries Association to Indira Gandhi (PM, India) inrespect with Sikkim's associate status with the Indian Union, 28 Sep 1974-30 Jun 1975, [2 images];
  • EAP880/1/1/347/2: Copy of letter from the Sikkim Monasteries Association to Indira Gandhi (PM, India) inrespect with Sikkim's associate status with the Indian Union, and Palden Thondup Namgyal's (Chogyal r.1965-1982) notes, 28 Sep 1974-30 Sep 1974, [3 images];
  • EAP880/1/1/347/3: Copy of letter from a member of the Sikkim Assembly to Indira Gandhi (PM, India) regarding Sikkim's separate identity and associate status with the Indian Union, 24 Oct 1974, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/1/347/4: Letter from the Panchayat body to Palden Thondup Namgyal (Chogyal r.1965-1982) expressing their concern over the political unrest and petitioning him to form an administrative body to address these concerns, 13 Oct 1974, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/1/347/5: Letter from the President of the Sikkim Monasteries Association to Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed (President, India) regarding Sikkim's separate identity and associate status with the Indian Union, 19 Oct 1974, [2 images];
  • EAP880/1/1/347/6: Petition to Palden Thondup Namgyal (Chogyal r.1965-1982) requesting that legal action be taken against government authorities and representatives, 29 Oct 1974-9 Nov 1974, [2 images];
  • EAP880/1/1/347/7: Letters to Palden Thondup Namgyal (Chogyal r.1965-1982) petitioning him to take action against those responsible for the arrest and physical abuse of civilians during the political unrest, 18 Oct 1974, [2 images];