A press release issued by the Delhi government has brought gross misconduct. The Delhi government advertisement showed Sikkim as another Nation. Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang expressed deep displeasure over this. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has asked the Delhi government to withdraw the relevant statement immediately.
Sikkim is an integral part of India. On May 16, 1975, India became the 22nd state. They also celebrated the state celebration a week ago. The Delhi government has issued a statement that those who want to join the Civil Defense Corporation as volunteers can apply. However, In the eligibility category, they wrote Citizens of India or subject of Sikkim or subject of Bhutan or subject of Nepal.
Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal announced that the ad ha to be withdrawn immediately because of the mistake. Also, On the other hand, a senior official in the Directorate of Civil Defense suspended the incident. Because, Delhi advertisement showing Sikkim as a separate Nation.
A senior officer of Directorate of Civil Defence (HQ) has been suspended with immediate effect for publishing an Advertisement which disrespects the territorial integrity of India by making incorrect reference to Sikkim on the same lines as some neighbouring countries.
— LG Delhi (@LtGovDelhi) May 23, 2020
