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- ↑ https://www.voiceofsikkim.com/senior-politician-sk-pradhan-passes-away-cm-golay-and-others-offer-condolences/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ "Sikkim : Former MLA Sukumar Pradhan Passes Away, Political Stalwarts Mourn Demise". 23 October 2021.
- ↑ "Former MLA SK Pradhan passes away".