DT Lepcha in Parliamentary team for Bhutan visit

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 22:30 [IST]

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DT Lepcha in Parliamentary team for Bhutan visit

GANGTOK,: A high-level Indian parliamentary delegation led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will visit Bhutan from May 13 with the main objective of further strengthening India-Bhutan relations.

The 51-member delegation includes Rajya Sabha MP from Sikkim D.T. Lepcha, Lok Sabha MP from Tripura Biplab Kumar Deb and officials from the Ministry of External Affairs.

During the visit, the delegation is expected to hold discussions on various aspects of Bhutan-India relations and ways to enhance cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.

The delegates will also meet the King of Bhutan and the Prime Minister of Bhutan during the visit. Apart from official meetings, the delegation is scheduled to visit several important places across Bhutan, a press release informs.

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