Some forgotten Images of Sikkim

18 Jan

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A mass rally being taken out by pro-democratic forces in Sikkim. 1973.

Old Gangtok bazar filled with pro and anti merger group of Sikkim.

Kewal Singh (Indian foreign Secterary), Chogyal Palden Thundup Namgyal, K.S Bajpai (Indian Political Officer), Karma Tobden (Deputy Secretary of Chogyal).

Governor B.B. Lal and the Chief Minister Kazi Lhendup Dorjee Khangsharpa with the members of the First Sikkim Legislative Assembly.

Kazi Lhendup Dorjee Khangsarpa being sworn in as first Chief minister of Sikkim, by Governor B.B.Lal

The Angel of Mercy Mother Teresa blessed Sikkim with her visit to Gangtok on 17 February 1976.

Indira Gandhi being received warmly on her arrival at Gangtok.

Mr. N.B.Bhandari being sworn in as the Chief Minister of Sikkim by the Governor Mr. S.K. Bhatnagar.

Members of Sikkim Legislative Assembly under Bhandari Government.

B.B. Goorong being sworn in as the third Chief Minister of Sikkim by the Governor Homi J.H. Talyarkhan. 11th May 1984.

Mr. Sanchaman Limboo being sworn in as the fourth Chief Minister of Sikkim by the governor R.H.Tahiliani, 18th may 1994.

Sikkim Legislative Council in mid 50s

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