Limbus and Tamangs, who were granted Scheduled Tribe status in 2002, has long been demanding reservation of seats for them in the Assembly. Without naming the BJP, Chamling, however, said people wouldn't be fooled by the BJP claim. Reservation is expected to be a major issue in the West district during the elections because of the massive presence of Limbus there. During the last Assembly elections in 2014, the ruling SDF had made a complete sweep of the West district by winning all the eight seats. Chamling also reminded that it was his party and government which were instrumental in granting tribal status to the Limbus and Tamangs in 2002.

Source: The Telegraph April 10, 2018 20:26 UTC