Sikkim celebrates 42nd state day
Sikkim celebrates 42nd state day
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Gangtok:The second highest civilian award of the state, "Sikkim Sewa Ratna" for 2016, was bestow upon former minister Ram Chandra Poudyal and former Lok Sabha MP Dil Kumari Bhandari for their contribution to the development of state on the occasion of the 42nd State Day.

Chief Minister Pawan Chamling, who was the Guest of Honour in the State Day celebration said, "Ram Chandra Poudyal is remembered for his role in laying the foundation of democracy in Sikkim and as an advocate of the rights of the Nepalis of Sikkimese origin".

According to Chamling, "Dil Kumari Bhandari, the former MP from Sikkim, had a huge role in the inclusion of Nepali Language in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India".

To distinguished personalities who have made a mark in their respective fields and have contributed to the development of Sikkim, the Civilian Awards were conferred.

The Award includes a gold-plated citation, shawl and cash award of Rs two lakh each.

Governor Shriniwas Patil, who was Chief Guest on the occasion, in his address hailed the major contribution of the people to usher in democracy in the state and their "selfless contribution" during the merger of Sikkim with the Indian Union.

"Sikkim is the only erstwhile nation which has merged into another country with the help of popular vote and unparalleled faith in the system of democracy", the Chief Minister said.

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