SKM/GOV/LB/PR/2026/07
Date: Gangtok, 05/01/2026
Today, Hon'ble MLA of Joom-Salghari Constituency Mr. Madan Sinchuri cordially invited Hon'ble Governor of Sikkim Mr. Om Prakash Mathur to give his dignified presence on the occasion of upcoming Seventy Eleventh Maghe Sankranti Fair-2026.
This event, to be held from 14 January to 22 January 2026 at Jorthang, Naya Bazar, Namchi District, is a celebration of seventy glorious years of Sikkim's culture, heritage and progress and symbolizes the state's social unity and cultural diversity.
Press Release
Gangtok, 5 January 2026 (Lok Bhavan): The area MLA of Zoom- Salghari constituency, Shri Madan Cintury, who is also the Chief Patron of the Maghey Sankranti Mela Committee, Jorethang
extended a formal invitation to the Governor, Shri Om Prakash Mathur to grace the 71st edition of Maghey Sankranti Mela 2026 as the chief guest.
The 71st Maghey Sankranti Mela 2026 is scheduled to be commenced from 14 January of this month at Jorethang which will conclude on 22nd January.
The Maghey Sankranti Mela will showcase the rich culture, traditions, cuisine and heritage of Sikkim and it highlights the Sikkim's vibrant cultural legacy. This Maghey Mela also stand as unity in cultural diversity of Sikkim.
