Governor Om Prakash Mathur receives warm welcome in Rajasthan

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2024 23:00 [IST]

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Governor Om Prakash Mathur receives warm welcome in Rajasthan

GANGTOK, : Governor Om Prakash Mathur, on his first visit to his home State of Rajasthan after being appointed as the Governor of Sikkim, was accorded a grand welcome in Udaipur today.

A large gathering, including Rajasthan government ministers, local MLA, Udaipur mayor, dignitaries and local residents, were present to welcome the Governor. They presented him with floral garlands and commemorative plaques, expressing their pleasure at his appointment as the Governor of Sikkim.

In his address, Governor Mathur expressed gratitude for the warm reception. He reflected on his extensive 52-year career in social and political service during which he undertook numerous challenging responsibilities with dedication across multiple States, informs a Raj Bhawan release.

Mathur, who has now embraced the opportunity to serve Sikkim under the constitutional framework, praised Sikkim for its natural beauty and reiterated that national service remains his highest priority. He assured that he would carry out his duties with utmost dedication and commitment and work towards the progress of both Sikkim and the nation.   

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi