Today, the 80th Independence Day of India was celebrated at Lokbhawan, Sikkim.
On this occasion, Hon'ble Governor Shri Om Prakash Mathur paid his respects by offering flowers to the statue of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi installed in the premises. Subsequently, the Hon'ble Governor hoisted the tricolor and received the Guard of Honor presented by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) deployed at Lokbhawan.
On this occasion, the Hon'ble Governor was accompanied by the Commissioner and Joint Secretary Shri Jitendra Singh Raje, along with officials and staff of Lokbhawan.
In the ceremony, the students of PM Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Deorali, Gangtok presented an attractive pipe band performance. The Governor presented a cooperation amount as a token of encouragement to the school's band for their enthusiasm.
On this occasion, the Governor unveiled the new jersey of the Sikkim Rifle Association and met with the President of the Association, Shri Sanjay Burathoki, along with the President of Gangtok District, Smt. Sushma Trikhatri, and the entire team.
The President informed the Honorable Governor about the organization's activities and upcoming plans.
The Sikkim Rifle Association, affiliated with the National Rifle Association of India, will participate for the first time in the 13th Northeast Regional Shooting Championship to be held in Assam from August 25 to 31, 2026. For this, the Honorable Governor extended his good wishes.
After the ceremony, the Governor extended greetings on Independence Day to the officials of Lokbhawan, the staff, the IITBP jawans, the security personnel, and the attendees. He also distributed sweets to the children, officials, staff, and security personnel.
