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Prem Singh Tamang Age, Caste, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

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Hometown: Soreng, Sikkim
Religion: Hinduism
Age: 56 Years

Prem Singh Tamang

Bio/Wiki
Other Name(s)• P.S.Tamang
• PS Golay
NicknameGolay
ProfessionPolitician
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)5' 2" (158 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Politics
Political Party• Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) (1994-2013)
Symbol of Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF)
• Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) (2013-present)
Symbol of Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)
Political Journey1994: Became a member of Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF)

1994: Became first-time MLA from Chakung constituency of Sikkim Legislative Assembly

1994-1999: Served as Minister for Animal Husbandry, Ecclesiastical, and Industry Department in Sikkim government

1999: Became MLA from Chakung constituency of Sikkim Legislative Assembly

1999-2004: Served as Minister for Industries and Animal Husbandry in Sikkim government

2004: Became MLA from Chakung constituency of Sikkim Legislative Assembly

2004-2009: Served as Minister for Building and Housing Department

2009: Became MLA from Burtuk constituency of Sikkim Legislative Assembly

2009: Nominated as the Chairperson of Industries Department but did not serve

4 February 2013: Founded the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)

6 September 2013: Resigned from SDF and became the president of the SKM

2014: Became MLA from Burtuk constituency of Sikkim Legislative Assembly

13 January 2017: Disqualified from the Sikkim Legislative Assembly

2017: Became the main opposition leader of Sikkim

2019: Became MLA from Poklok-Kamrang constituency of Sikkim Legislative Assembly

27 May 2019: Sworn in as the 6th Chief Minister of Sikkim
Prem Singh Tamang as SIkkim CM

2024: Became MLA from Soreng–Chakung and Rhenock constituencies of Sikkim Legislative Assembly

2024: Became Sikkim CM for consecutive second time
Personal Life
Date of Birth5 February 1968 (Monday)
Age (as of 2024)56 Years
BirthplaceSingling, Soreng, Sikkim
Zodiac signAquarius
SignaturePrem Singh Tamang's signature
NationalityIndian
HometownSoreng, Sikkim
College/UniversityDarjeeling Government College (affiliated to University of North Bengal)
Educational Qualification• 12th (1985)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) (1988)
ReligionHinduism
Community/EthnicityGoley of Tamang clan
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
AddressH.No. 29/2, Singling, Soreng, Sikkim - 737121
ControversyJailed for corruption

On 26 December 2016, he was jailed for one year under the section of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. He was convicted of mishandling funds during his tenure as State Animal Husbandry Minister, related to misappropriating funds in the procurement of cows. He completed the one-year sentence on 10 August 2018.
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Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Family
Wife/Spouse• Sarda Pakhrin Tamang (Government Employee)
Prem Singh Tamang with his wife, Sarda Pakhrin Tamang, and parents
• Bhakta Kumari Pradhan (Government Employee)
• Krishna Kumari Rai (Government Employee, Politician)
Prem Singh Tamang with his wife, Krishna Kumari Rai
ChildrenSon- 2
• Aditya Tamang aka Aditya Golay (politician)
Prem Singh Tamang's son, Aditya Golay Tamang
• Prabhakar Golay
Prem Singh Tamang's son, Prabhakar Golay
Daughter- 3
• Priyanka Golay
Prem Singh Tamang with his daughter, Priyanka Golay
• Prabha Tamang
• Prakriya Tamang
Prem Singh Tamang's daughter, Prakriya Tamang
ParentsFather- Kalu Singh Tamang (died on 9 February 2022)
A photo of Prem Singh Tamang's deceased father
Mother- Dhan Maya Tamang
Prem Singh Tamang holding his mother's hand
Other RelativesGranddaughter- Myra Tara
Prem Singh Tamang's son, Aditya Golay with his wife and daughter
Money Factor
Salary/Income (approx.)Not disclosed (Exempted from revealing income under U/S 10 (26AAA) of Income Tax Act, 1961)
Assets/Properties (as of 2024)Movable Assets

Cash: Rs. 46,500
Deposits in Banks: Rs. 1,03,49,912.19
Jewellery: Rs. 2,19,000
Other Assets: Rs 3,00,000 (One 0.32 bore revolver no. ABM-4073)

Immovable Assets

Agricultural Land: Rs 54,57,300
Residential Buildings: Rs. 1,18,80,000
Net Worth (as of 2024)Rs 2,82,52,712.19

Prem Singh Tamang (left)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Prem Singh Tamang

  • Prem Singh Tamang started working as a government teacher in Sikkim in 1990 after completing his graduation.
  • Three years after working as a teacher, he resigned from his job and started working as a social worker.
  • He later joined Pawan Chamling‘s party SDF and became MLA for the first time in 1994.
  • He later served as State Youth Convenor and Vice-President of SDF.
  • After serving as minister of various departments for Sikkim between 1994 and 2013, he formed his political party Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM).
  • His fight with Chamling started due to the Rolu Picnic event conducted by Sikkim government employees on 21 December 2009 as the SDF government sent show-cause notices to the employees.
  • In 2019, he became the 6th Chief Minister of Sikkim after defeating Pawan Chamling who served as Sikkim CM for 25 years.

    Prem Singh Tamang taking oath as Chief Minister of Sikkim

    Prem Singh Tamang taking oath as Chief Minister of Sikkim

  • In 2024, his party again won the Sikkim Legislative Assembly elections.

    Prem Singh Tamang making victory sign after his party won 2024 Sikkim elections

    Prem Singh Tamang making victory sign after his party won the 2024 Sikkim elections

  • He once said in an interview that he would serve as Sikkim CM for two terms and would later work as a party worker only.
  • He later became a member of the NDA (National Democratic Alliance).

    Prem Singh Tamang with Amit Shah (right) during a NDA meeting

    Prem Singh Tamang with Amit Shah (right) during an NDA meeting