Former Sikkim Governor to Attend Swearing-in Ceremony of New Government

Former Governor of Sikkim, Shri Ganga Prasad, is slated to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers on June 10, 2024, at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok. The event marks the inauguration of the Prem Singh Tamang 2.0 government, drawing significant public and political attention.

The decision to host the ceremony at Paljor Stadium stems from the desire of both the public and party workers to replicate the successful 2019 event at the same venue. Extensive preparations are underway to ensure the event’s security and seamless execution.

To accommodate the ceremony, all government and private schools, colleges, and academic institutions within the Gangtok Municipal Corporation (GMC) area will remain closed on June 10. This measure aims to facilitate necessary security arrangements and traffic restrictions, with students, parents, and staff duly informed to plan accordingly.

Furthermore, the state police have issued a traffic advisory to ensure smooth traffic flow on the day of the ceremony. Heavy vehicles will be prohibited from traveling along National Highway 10 (Singtam – Ranipool – Gangtok) from midnight to 8 PM on June 10. Additionally, motor vehicles are restricted from moving between Traffic Point, Hospital Dara, and District Administrative Centre, Sichey, from noon to 7 PM.

Designated drop-off points for attendees include Traffic Point, Hospital Dara, and District Administrative Centre Gate, Sichey, with ten light motor vehicles available for internal transportation. Parking spaces for vehicles after drop-off are allocated at Guards Ground, Ridge Park Area, West Point Mall Parking Space, and Helipad Area, Burtuk.

For security reasons, the public is advised against carrying edibles or bottles into the venue, as these items will be rejected at the entry gates.

The one-day closure of educational institutions is a specific measure for the swearing-in event, with normal academic activities expected to resume promptly afterward. Authorities stress the importance of adhering to these guidelines to ensure a safe and orderly ceremony.