Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Sikkim CM Golay to quit after 2029 polls
Prem Singh Tamang, also known as Golay, is the Chief Minister of Sikkim.
He has been in politics for a very long time, starting when he was just 23 years old.
He has been a minister and has served in different roles.
Recently, he announced that he will step down as Chief Minister after the 2029 Assembly elections.
He wants to spend more time with his family but will still work for his party, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM).
His party won most of the seats in the last election, and he wants to make sure they win all seats in 2029 before he retires.
He also has a son who is also a member of the SKM.
Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) announced he will step down as Chief Minister after the 2029 Assembly elections.
He wants to spend more time with his family but will continue working for the SKM party.
Golay has been in politics for 35 years and is currently serving his 7th term as an MLA.
The SKM party won 31 out of 32 seats in the 2024 elections.
Golay's son, Aditya, is also an SKM MLA.
- Who
- Prem Singh Tamang (Golay), Chief Minister of Sikkim
- What
- Announcement of retirement as CM after 2029 Assembly polls
- When
- Announced on Friday
- Where
- Poklok-Kamrang constituency, Sikkim
- Why
- To spend more time with family and continue serving the party as an ordinary worker
Golay's Retirement Plan
Political Continuity
Retirement Timing
Golay's Retirement Plan
Golay wants to retire after ensuring SKM's victory in 2029 to spend time with family.
Political Continuity
Some may argue that stepping down after ensuring a victory is a strategic move to maintain influence.
- Name
- Prem Singh Tamang (Golay)
- Age
- 58
- Party
- Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)
- Current Position
- Chief Minister of Sikkim
- Years in Politics
- 35
- Current Term
- 7th term as MLA
- Son's Role
- Aditya Golay is an SKM MLA
- 2024 Election Results
- SKM won 31 out of 32 seats