Sikkim Day

Holiday in Sikkim, India
Sikkim State Day
Also calledSikkim Diwas
Observed bySikkim, India
SignificanceThe day the state of Sikkim was formed by the Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution of India in 1975.
CelebrationsParades
DateMay 16
FrequencyAnnual

Sikkim State Day is celebrated on May 16, to commemorate the formation of Sikkim as the 22nd state of India in 1975.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "Sikkim Statehood Day 2022: How Himalayan kingdom merged with India". Hindustan Times. May 16, 2022.
  2. ^ "Sikkim Statehood Day: How the Himalayan kingdom became a part of India". Firstpost. May 16, 2022.
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