CM presents Golden Jubilee commemorative coin & stamp to President

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CM presents Golden Jubilee commemorative coin & stamp to President

NEW DELHI, IPR): Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay today called on the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, and extended warm greetings on behalf of the people of Sikkim.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister presented the President with the souvenir, a commemorative coin and postage stamp released to mark the Golden Jubilee celebrations, commemorating 50 years of Sikkim’s integration as a State of the Indian Union.

Describing the occasion as a proud and historic moment, the Chief Minister expressed that the gesture symbolized the unity and aspirations of the people of Sikkim. The commemorative items were presented as part of the State’s ongoing celebrations recognizing its five-decade journey of development and harmony within the Indian federation.

 

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