From what I hear, then Sikkimese government willingly, with full congnizance, made the decision to join Indian union. I still don't know why? Can somebody please explain? For what it's worth, I also hear Sikkim nowadays has prospered quite a bit. I do not know if that is because of Indian money that poured in after the union or because Sikkimese kicked out that worthless Bhandari and put in the able Chamling as their Chief Minister.