CAP-Sikkim holds meeting with ACECs to strengthen grassroots organization

Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 11:15 [IST]

Last Update: Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 05:38 [IST]

CAP-Sikkim holds meeting with ACECs to strengthen grassroots organization

GANGTOK,:The Citizen Action Party-Sikkim today convened acoordination meeting with the presidents of all Assembly Constituency Executive Councils (ACECs) at the party headquarters. The meeting was chaired by party president Ganesh K. Rai in the presence of the party vice presidents, general secretary, and ACEC coordinators.

According to a press release, the meeting focused on formation of Unit Volunteer Councils (UVCs), organizational growth and expansion, and the establishment of Sikkim SudharSankalpaYogdanKosh.

The formation of Unit Volunteer Councils was emphasized as a crucial step towards building a strong, active, and people-oriented organization at the grassroots level. The initiative aims to strengthen coordination among local volunteers, encourage public participation, and ensure that the party’s reform-oriented vision reaches every community, ward, and locality, the party said.

On organizational growth, the meeting underscored the need to move beyond numerical membership and build a disciplined, committed, and accountable organizational network. ACEC Presidents were encouraged to take greater responsibility for strengthening their respective constituencies, expanding the party’s grassroots presence, engaging with citizens, and ensuring effective coordination between the constituency, district, and central organizational structures.

The meeting also deliberated on Sikkim SudharSankalpaYogdanKosh, an initiative envisioned to support the party’s reform-oriented mission through collective contributions and a shared sense of responsibility.

On this occasion, advocate Kushal Chettri formally joined the Citizen Action Party-Sikkim from Rhencok Assembly Constituency. He was welcomed into the party by the leadership.

Reaffirming the founding spirit of Sudhar (reform), the meeting emphasized that the long-term strength of Citizen Action Party-Sikkim must rest on a robust grassroots network, committed volunteers, responsible leadership, and the active participation of citizens, the release adds.

 

 

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi