13/01/2026
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly objected to the Sikkim Public Service Commission (SPSC) for allegedly denying mandatory information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, related to the Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment results. The party accused the Commission of undermining transparency and deepening public suspicion over the integrity of the selection process.
Following the declaration of the SI results on November 26, 2025, widespread public outrage was witnessed across Sikkim, with aspirants and civil society groups raising serious allegations of nepotism, favoritism, and irregularities in the recruitment process.
In response, the BJP filed an RTI application on November 28, 2025, seeking detailed information on the examination and evaluation procedures, stating that the move was intended to give the SPSC an opportunity to clarify the allegations and restore public confidence.
However, the party claimed that the reply received from the State Public Information Officer (SPIO) on December 16, 2025, was “misleading and evasive,” as it cited provisions of the SPSC Amendment Rule 2017 instead of furnishing the requested information.
The BJP alleged that the Commission was using legal technicalities to avoid accountability, asserting that denial of information affecting the future of thousands of Sikkimese youth goes against public interest and the principles of meritocracy.
Unsatisfied with the response, the BJP has now formally filed an appeal seeking an appellate hearing before the SPSC, urging the Appellate Authority to direct the immediate disclosure of all relevant information. The party reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the interests of Sikkim’s youth and upholding transparency in public institutions.
Issued by:
Sangay Gyatso Bhutia
Spokesperson, BJP Sikkim
