Prem Das Rai, Sikkim’s MP greeted the people of the state on the occasion of foundation day of the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF).
Rai tweeted, To all who live and love #Sikkim I extend a joyous congratulations on the occasion of the 26th Foundation day of our #SDF Party and 25 years of continuous golden age of #Sikkim governance! Jai SDF Jai Sikkim – Naya Sikkim Sukhi Sikkim – thanks to our tall leader.
The foundation day celebrations will be held on Sunday at the massive ground in Rangpo.
With Assembly elections scheduled for next year, the SDF is expected to unveil the party’s electoral programmes and preparedness for 2019 poll battle and its future plans.
Sikkim Tourism Minister Ugen T Gyatso Bhutia, who is also the president of the celebration committee disclosed that the organizers are more than ready for grand celebrations on Sunday.
While interacting with the media, Bhutia said around 8,400 vehicles have been booked for the programme. “More than 2,500 private vehicles are also coming to the venue,” he added.
A total of 10,000 commemorative T-shirts would be distributed on Sunday to all the participants.
Youths from all four districts are submitting eight important proposals on March 4, sources said.
‘Bhanu Ra Pala’, the famous drama group from Kalimpong, would be performing after the address of Chief Minister Pawan Chamling on the occasion.
A play to be staged will feature the two-decade long governance of SDF, party sources further said, adding, senior SDF leaders are guiding the drama team on the script and effective delivery of the play.