Monday, Jul 15, 2024 23:15 [IST]
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SILIGURI,: Sikkim Chief Minister PS Golay was on Sunday conferred with the
‘Gorkha Gaurav Samman 2024’ by Siliguri-published Nepali daily Himalaya Darpan
during its 23rd foundation day celebration here. He dedicated the
award to the people of Sikkim.
“I am
honored to receive the Gorkha Gaurav Samman from Himalaya Darpan on their 23rd
foundation day celebration. I dedicate this award to my esteemed people of
Sikkim, whose constant dedication and hard work have made it possible for me to
serve as the only Gorkha Chief Minister in the nation,” said the Chief Minister
after receiving the award.
During
the function, Chief Minister also launched the Sikkim edition of Himalaya
Darpan in presence of Shri Shri 108 Mohan Priyacharya, Pranami Dharma Guru, Darjeeling
MP Raju Bista, Darjeeling MLA Niraj Zimba, Sandeep Choudhary, publisher & proprietor
Himalaya Darpan, dignitaries and distinguished guests.
In
his address, the Chief Minister highlighted his government’s health initiatives
benefiting both Sikkim and Darjeeling, including reduced costs of medical
expenses for the patients. He also congratulated the Himalaya Darpan family for
their 23 years of service to the society through journalism.
The Chief
Minister paid homage to late Nar Bahadur Bhandari, former Chief Minister of
Sikkim, for his dedication to the Nepali language, leading to its recognition
in the Indian Constitution.
He
also noted significant progress, stating, "In 2003, the Indian government
granted ST status to the Limboo and Tamang communities in Sikkim and West
Bengal. We must continue our efforts to secure similar recognition for the
other left out communities,” he added.
Similarly,
Bista also highlighted the importance of the strong relationship between Sikkim
and Darjeeling. He praised Golay for his good governance and congratulated him
for being elected as the Chief Minister of Sikkim for the second straight term.
(With
IPR inputs)
