Sikkim Day
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| Sikkim State Day | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Sikkim Diwas |
| Observed by | Sikkim, India |
| Significance | The day the state of Sikkim was formed by the Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution of India in 1975. |
| Celebrations | Parades |
| Date | May 16 |
| Frequency | Annual |
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
[edit]- ^ "Sikkim Statehood Day 2022: How Himalayan kingdom merged with India". Hindustan Times. May 16, 2022.
- ^ "Sikkim Statehood Day: How the Himalayan kingdom became a part of India". Firstpost. May 16, 2022.
