Raj Bhavan of Sikkim celebrates the 73rd birthday of Governor Om Prakash Mathur

New Delhi/Gangtok: Raj Bhavan of Sikkim celebrated the 73rd birthday of the Governor of Sikkim Om Prakash Mathur on Thursday, with great fervor and enthusiasm at Ashirvad Bhavan.

The celebration was attended by the Chief Minister of Sikkim Prem Singh Tamang (Golay); Speaker of Sikkim Legislative Assembly, Mingma Norbu Sherpa; Minister for Forest and Environment, Government of Rajasthan Sanjay Sharma; Ministers of Government of Sikkim Bhim Hang Subba, Pintso Namgyal Lepcha, Puran Gurung, Samdup Lepcha; Deputy Speaker, Raj Kumari Thapa; Judges from High Court of Sikkim, Justice Bhaskar Raj Pradhan, Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai; MLAs; Chief Secretary; DGP; GOC from 17 Mountain Division, distinguished guests from Rajasthan, and a host of dignitaries.

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The celebration commenced with a warm welcome address by Rajasthan's Former Minister, Narayan Joshi, who extended heartfelt greetings to the Hon’ble Governor and other dignitaries.

Extending his warm birthday wishes to the Governor, the Chief Minister of Sikkim, expressed profound respect and gratitude for the Governor’s unwavering commitment, visionary leadership, and decades-long service to the nation. He highlighted the Hon’ble Governor’s exemplary public life, characterized by honesty, integrity, and profound knowledge.

The Chief Minister reflected on the Governor’s illustrious political journey, in various capacities and Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha. The Chief Minister praised the Hon’ble Governor's leadership in fostering progress in Sikkim, particularly in environmental conservation, education, and rural development.

Highlighting the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Sikkim’s statehood, which will be commemorated on May 16th under the Hon’ble Governor’s guidance, the Hon’ble Chief Minister emphasized the Hon’ble Governor’s role in shaping Sikkim into a model of development, peace, and sustainability. He extended heartfelt wishes for the Hon’ble Governor’s continued success, health, and happiness and expressed his privilege to work under his inspiring leadership.

Earlier, the Minister of Forest and Environment, Government of Rajasthan, Sanjay Sharma also addressed the gathering where he praised the Governor’s dedication and contributions to Sikkim. He lauded the Chief Minister as a visionary leader under whose guidance Sikkim continues to prosper and extended warm birthday wishes to the Governor.

The program included the ceremonial offering of khadas and bouquets to the Governor, followed by a vibrant cultural presentation by the Tapshree Dance Academy, which showcased the rich cultural heritage of Sikkim and Rajasthan.

Earlier in the day, the Governor visited Hanuman Tok and Enchey Monastery, where he offered prayers and sought blessings for the peace and prosperity of the state.

Marking the occasion, the Chief Minister and the Chief Secretary paid courtesy visits to the Hon’ble Governor at Raj Bhavan, extending warm birthday wishes and expressing their gratitude for his exemplary leadership and contributions to the state.

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