Sikkim shows interest to open Chiwabhanjyang checkpoint

Panchthar, June 8: Chief Minister of Sikkim State government of India Prem Singh Tamang has shown interest to open the Nepal-India bordering Chiwabhanjyang checkpoint. In his visit to Chiwabhanjyang on Tuesday, CM Tamang shared the state government has been effortful to open the checkpoint in a way to benefit both Nepal and India.

'I am trying my best to explore the checkpoint so as to reap mutual benefits from Chiwa', the chief minister said, adding, 'I have been frequently raising the issue in the assembly of policy commission (Niti Ayog)'.