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Sikkim chief minister wife quits day after taking MLA oath

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GANGTOK: Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang's wife Krishna Kumari Rai on Thursday quit as an MLA, a day after taking oath, according to an official notification.

The reason behind her sudden decision is not yet known. She had won from the Namchi-Singhithang seat in the recently concluded state polls, defeating Sikkim Democratic Front candidate Bimal Rai.

Speaker M N Sherpa has accepted the resignation, Sikkim Legislative Assembly secretary Lalit Kumar Gurung said.