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Hamro Sikkim: Bhaichung Bhutia launches own political party

WION Web Team
New Delhi, Delhi, IndiaUpdated: Apr 26, 2018, 04:44 PM IST
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A file photo of Bhaichung Bhutia. Photograph:(Facebook)

Bhaichung Bhutia, veteran footballer and former Indian team captain announced his own political party on Thursday. 

As per reports, the party which is Sikkim-based has been named as ‘Hamro Sikkim' at its launch in New Delhi.  

Bhutia had earlier said that the party would take shape in the coming weeks as all members will be given individual responsibilities to strengthen the party from its grassroots. 

Bhutia's decision of forming a new party comes barely two months after the former footballer-turned-politician quit Trinamool Congress. 

Bhutia announced his plan to float a new party on Twitter yesterday.

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The name "Bhaichung" literally means "little brother”. Bhutia is one of the most popular figures in the state and is considered as a role model to many Sikkimese as well to people from other states of India.

On 23 January 2008, Bhutia was nominated for the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, for his contribution to Indian football. Three days later on 26 January, India's Republic Day, he was chosen for the Padma Shri along with national swimming champion Bula Choudhury.