Press Release

Hon’ble Minister Shri Lok Nath Sharma attended 73rd Independence Day celebration Football Tournament 2019 at Tashiding

Information & Public Relations Department

Date: 13-Aug-2019

Tashiding, August 13: (IPR) Minister for Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Information and Public Relations and Printings & Stationery Departments Shri Lok Nath Sharma attended 73rd Independence Day Celebration Football Tournament 2019 as
the Chief Guest at Tashiding Sr. Sec School , today.

In a quarter final match played today, Munal Football Club registered victory against Dhupidara by 3-1 goal to enter into the Semi Final of Late Man Singh Chettri Memorial Football Tournament.

Minister Sharma, in his address, articulated that the people of Sikkim have secured true significance of Independence in practice with the formation of new government in the State of Sikkim. He also urged gathering to imbibe patriotic feelings and to accomplish noble deeds for the welfare of the state. Minister also encouraged unemployed youth to adopt agriculture as a lucrative profession.

On the occasion, Independence Day Celebration Committee (IDCC), Tashiding extended sincere gratitude to the minister for his kind presence and felicitated with a Letter of Appreciation. Minister Sharma took the opportunity to plant a sapling in the school premises. Minister also visited Yatri Niwas wherein he interacted with the local people and listened to their grievances.

The programme also saw colourful culture programme of various communities.