Politics in India Since Independence: Regional Aspirations
Question:
Who found the Sikkim National Congress in 1962?
Options:
Angami Zaphu Phizo
Laldenga
Kazi Lhendup Dorji Khangsarpa
None of the above.
Correct Answer:
Kazi Lhendup Dorji Khangsarpa
Explanation:
Kazi Lhendup Dorji Khangsarpa (1904): A prominent figure in the democracy movement in Sikkim; He established the Sikkim Praja Mandal and later led the Sikkim State Congress; In 1962, he founded the Sikkim National Congress; Following an electoral triumph, he spearheaded the campaign for Sikkim's integration with India; After the integration, the Sikkim Congress merged with the Indian National Congress.