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

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

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Hometown: Soreng, Sikkim

Age: 56 Years

Religion: Hinduism

Bio/Wiki
Other Name(s) • P.S.Tamang
• PS Golay
Nickname Golay
Profession Politician
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.) 5' 2" (158 cm)
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black
Politics
Political Party • Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) (1994-2013)


• Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) (2013-present)
Political Journey • 1994: 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



• 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 Birth 5 February 1968 (Monday)
Age (as of 2024) 56 Years
Birthplace Singling, Soreng, Sikkim
Zodiac sign Aquarius
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Nationality Indian
Hometown Soreng, Sikkim
College/University Darjeeling Government College (affiliated to University of North Bengal)
Educational Qualification • 12th (1985)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) (1988)
Religion Hinduism
Community/Ethnicity Goley of Tamang clan
Food Habit Non-vegetarian
Address H.No. 29/2, Singling, Soreng, Sikkim - 737121
Controversy Jailed 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.
Social Media • Instagram

• Facebook

• Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status Married
Family
Wife/Spouse • Sarda Pakhrin Tamang (Government Employee)


• Bhakta Kumari Pradhan (Government Employee)
• Krishna Kumari Rai (Government Employee, Politician)
Children Son- 2
• Aditya Tamang aka Aditya Golay (politician)


• Prabhakar Golay


Daughter- 3
• Priyanka Golay


• Prabha Tamang
• Prakriya Tamang
Parents Father- Kalu Singh Tamang (died on 9 February 2022)


Mother- Dhan Maya Tamang
Other Relatives Granddaughter- Myra Tara
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

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