Yangang August 31:

Source:IPR

On the auspicious occasion of Pang Labsol, the indegeneous festival of Sikkimese people, Chief Minister Mr. Pawan Chamling today inaugurated a newly built Gyen Tashi Palding Monastery in Yangang.

History suggests that in the year 1787 a place of worship was first established and a full fledged monastery was established in Yaangang in the year 1841.

The monastery which the Chief Minister Mr. Chamling inaugurated today is the new Gyen Tashi Palding Monastery.

Addressing the gathering in the compound of the newly built monastery Mr. Chamling stated that the festival of Pang labsol is not only the festival of Buddhist people, but it’s the festival which depicts the unity in diversity in Sikkim therefore it’s the festival of all the people of Sikkim and for the people of all faith and religion.

He also informed that due to lack of exposure the people of Sikkim may be taking some of the things for granted, but if they compare the overall developmental work that’s been going on in the state and kind of good governance that his government has been providing the people of Sikkim, from the world outside, then they’ll realize, how the state has flourished and has been striving towards the path of prosperity. 

 

Mr. Chamling in his address also appealed to the students who had gathered in numbers, to be positive and face the challenges thrown to them by life and not to shy away from  hard work and struggle.

Life is beautiful and it should be lived to the fullest with positive mindset and students and younger generations should always try and strive forward, and also learn from their mistakes to make themselves strong and successful individuals, and tirelessly work towards their goals and continue with their endeavors, Mr. Chamling added.

The Chief Minister further added that the path of nonviolence should always be followed by everyone which is also the teachings of Lord Buddha, he also suggested that people should cleanse all the negative traits in them, which is also a form of violence and always have a positive mindset towards life and work towards the betterment of Sikkim.

The Chief Minister further added that the people of Yangyang should tap the opportunities which have been brought to their doorsteps by the government. In three years time Central university and sky walk at Bhaleydhunga in Yangyang will be a reality therefore the people especially the youngsters should prepare themselves to all the opportunities which will be brought to them in the tourism, serivce sector and many other sectors, Mr. Chamling stressed.

Earlier Mr. Chamling was also felicitated by the committee members of the monastery and presented him with a citation letter.

During the function the contractor Mr. T.T Bhutia who had constructed the newly built monastery was also given a letter of appreciation by the Chief Minister.

Earlier the function began with the welcome speech which was proposed by Shanga MLA Mr. Phituk Tshering Bhuita .

The function was attended by the area MLA and Minister for IPR and RMDD Mr. C.B Karki, along with MLAs