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149th Gandhi Jayanti Updates from Tinek, Rongli and Lingtam

TINEK, EAST SIKKIM
Tinek Kalyan Sangh celebrated the 149th Gandhi Jayanti Celebration in a colourful way. The program started with the offering of prayers at the Singha Devi Mandir by the members of the society.
The program started with the offering of khadas to the Chief Guests and other distinguished guests. A national song was sung on the occasion. Pushpa Kumar Pradhan gave the welcome speech while Srijana Rai spoke about the life of Gandhiji before the crowds.  Anisha Shanker recited two Nepali poems on the occasion. Keshav Chettri was the host of the day.
Hom Kumari Pradhan, a member of ASHA shared information regarding the spread and precautions of dengue before the gathered audience. Yogita Pradhan, a member of ICDS spoke about the ICDS and the importance of nutrition for the growing child.
SK Pradhan, Chief Guest of the day spoke about the importance of the day. Pradhan informed that UNO had promoted this day as an observation of Non-Violence Day. He talked about the importance of thinking positive; he further said young ones should respect their elders and elders should love their young ones and make a society a better place to live.
Dilip Kumar Pradhan hosted an open quiz competition on the theme of Gandhiji that was thoroughly enjoyed by all.  KB Sewa, Chief Advisor, Tinek Kalyan Sangh in his speech talked about the growth of the organisation and its strength.
Manoj Pradhan shared his knowledge about the process of election and its significance in making a better government. He spoke about NOTA; he said voting is our fundamental right.  Indra Shanker, member Zilla Panchayat presented 40 plastic chairs to the organisation. Srijana Rai, Amisha Subba and others performed cultural dance. Games for small children were also played. Prizes were distributed to the participants of the dance and quizzes at the end of the program.

RONGLI, EAST SIKKIM
Gandhi Jayanti celebration was held at Riverine Elementary School. Bikki Rai, Principal of the school was the Chief Guest of the day. Pradeep Sharma hosted and organised the day-long programme. Sita Sharma, Prabha Gurung, Santosh Rai, and Anisha Pradhan gave speeches on the life and works of Gandhiji and his principles.
Different cultural programmes were staged by students from class nursery to class vii. Programmes like dancing, singing, beatbox, rhymes, moral story-telling and others were staged. In the second half of the day sits and draw competition was held, and inter-house in both divisions, senior and junior were done based on the theme Gandhi Jayanti. The principal gave the vote of thanks and summarized the day's programme.
DAK LINE LINGTAM, EAST SIKKIM
Bosco English School, Lingtam East Sikkim celebrated Gandhi Jayanti in a grand manner. Thendu Sherpa, Government Contractor grace the occasion as the Chief Guest along with Dorjee Sherpa, Dy. Director (HRDD), Mahendra Bagdas, a stand-up comedian artist from Kalimpong, Senior Citizens, School heads of the surrounding schools, Guardians and the students.
The programme started with the lightening of the lamp and offering of Khada to the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation. The programme was followed by the Dances and the act. Mahendra Bagdas, a stand-up comedian artist was the main attraction of the programme. The school felicitated twenty senior citizens from Lingtam, Regu and Sisney Subaney Block to encourage their contribution to society.
Sangeeta Gurung, Principal, BES addressed the gathered audience that this is a milestone for the public of Lingtam where these types of programmes are held in remote areas to encourage senior citizens by recognizing their contribution to society. She also stresses in the modern technology of teaching in the school and providing platforms to the students in the field of sports and culture too. She thanked the guardians for their support to make this programme a grand success.
The crowd appreciated Mahendra Bagdas's performance. People enjoyed his show and express their happiness for organising such type of programme at Lingham. Suraj Lama welcomed the guests followed by a vote of thanks given by Phurba Tshering Tamang.

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