Campaigning gained momentum in the run-up to by-polls to Gangtok and Martam-Rumtek Assembly constituencies in East Sikkim district and Poklok-Kamrang in South Sikkim district scheduled on 21st of October.<br />''<br />''At a public meeting in Kamrang College in Poklok-Kamrang today, Chief Minister and Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) President P.S. Tamang said that the SKM-led State Government would fulfil the promises of the party manifesto in the next five years and take action against corruption. He said that the State Government would safeguard old laws of Sikkim and rights and privileges of its people. <br />''<br />''He added that the government would work towards providing tribal status to 11 left-out communities. Mr Tamang is a candidate for the Poklok-Kamrang bypoll.<br />''<br />''In Gangtok, former Chief Minister and President of Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) Pawan Chamling campaigned for party candidates Rinzing Ongmu from Gangtok, Moses Rai from Poklok-Kamrang and Nuk Tshering Bhutia from Martam-Rumtek. <br />''<br />''Mr Chamling said that the people should cast their votes responsibly as their votes make the government, the nation and the future. He said that he is not a new leader of the state and people are aware of his development works. He said SDF would ensure security and peace in Sikkim.<br />''<br />