Who is Komal Chamling who is said to take over the baton of SDF from party patriarch Pawan Chamling?
First Published: 7th December, 2023 20:51 IST
Komal has taken over the role of a party representative of the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) party
A new face in Sikkim’s political world has caught the attention of people in the state ahead of the Assembly elections next year. Komal Chamling’s entry as the political secretary of Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) party has given rise to a buzz if she would take over the reins of SDF from party patriarch Pawan Chamling and be his successor in the party .
Who is Komal Chamling?
Komal Chamling is daughter of former 5-time Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling, has entered the world of active politics in the poll-bound state.
After her father’s 25-year tenure in power and multiple decades in Sikkim’s politics, Komal’s entry is significant as she takes on the role of a representative of the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) party founded by her father, the party patriarch.
Komal is a graduate with a Master’s in Education policy from Harvard University. She served as the Program Director for the Education Quality Improvement Program (EQUIP) in Sikkim, expanding the program to 120 government schools across the state.
Earlier, she studied sculpture during her Bachelor of Arts course at Boston University.
Prior to her entry into active politics, Komal served as the publisher and editor of Artem Magazine, a publication focused on the arts of Northeast India. Artem is set to launch The People’s Studio in Gangtok, providing a physical space to showcase and discuss the works of regional artists and foster critical dialogue on art and culture.
As the political secretary to the party president of SDF, Komal brings with her rich experience and a deep passion for community building through education and the arts.
Her vision revolves around creating communities that learn and engage critically together, viewing the support of artists as a potent means to bring about a personal, social, and political transformation in society.
This recent foray into politics by Komal Chamling has sparked discussions about the possibility of her succeeding her father, Pawan Chamling, in steering the political legacy of the SDF party in Sikkim. Komal’s entry into politics adds a new and dynamic dimension to the state’s political landscape.
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