Sikkim Day Explained

Holiday Name:Sikkim State Day
Type:State
Nickname:Sikkim Diwas
Observedby:Sikkim, India
Significance:The day the state of Sikkim was formed by the Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution of India in 1975.
Date:May 16
Duration:1 day
Frequency:Annual
Celebrations:Parades

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

Notes and References

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