Singtam Basibiyalo congratulates Singtam’s Geeta Sharma and Gangaa Mukhiya

May 16, Singtam: Members of Singtam Basibiyalo, a monthly literary and cultural forum met Gangaa Mukhiya and Geeta Sharma recipients of State Civilian Award 2013 at their residence today. They appreciated their success and congratulated them for their honor. Three member team led by Mohan Pradhan “Neeraj”, Sansthapak Singtam Basibiyalo offered Khadas to the awardees.

Speaking to this reporter, Mohan Pradhan “Neeraj” said it is a moment to cherish for Singtam Basibiyalo that three of our members went on to receives the State Sangeet Samman Award 2013. Apart from Gangaa Mukhiya and Geeta Sharma, Remanti Rai was among the two dozen awardees to have been honoured with State Civilian Award today at Chintan Bhawan, Gangtok by Mr. Balmiki Prasad Singh, Governor of Sikkim.

Singtam Basibiyalo over the last two decades had been promoting culture and literature in the state and I feel proud that these three talented personalities are integral part of our group, said Pradhan. It is a proud moment to me that both Gangaa Mukhiya and Geeta Sharma is my former students too, added Pradhan. He blessed his students and wished them many more success in days to come.

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