GANGTOK, : A meeting to discuss the protection of SirijungaWadham, a sacred site in West Sikkim, was held on Sunday under the chairmanship of LokSabha MP Indra Hang Subba at LimbooBhawan, DPH Area here. The agenda of the meeting was to explore measures to either protect the site from the encroachment of a highway passing through it or consider the possibility of realigning the road to ensure the Wadham's preservation, informs a press release.
The meeting was attended by the Roads and Bridges secretary, National Highway chief engineer, Sikkim YakthungSapsokSongchumbo (SYSS) vice president and other SYSS members, and LalitLimboo, treasurer,SirijungaManghim Management Committee, Martam.
Indra Hang emphasized the government’s serious commitment to the protection of SirijungaWadham, a site of immense cultural and religious importance to the local community. He expressed his gratitude towards Chief Minister P.S. Golay for his relentless efforts to address the concerns regarding the preservation of the sacred site.
The Roads & Bridges secretary discussed various possibilities to protect the Wadham site from the road passing through.
The LokSabhaMP assured the participants that he would approach the government for further action. Additionally, he committed to exploring the involvement of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for potential recognition of SirijungaWadham as a heritage site.
Indra Hang further suggested organizing conventions and seminars to educate the public about the historical and cultural significance of SirijungaWadham.
It was decided in the meeting that the road alignment shall not interfere with the sacred site at any cost. The participants also decided that detailed plans for the road project should be prepared with careful consideration to the Wadham's preservation, the release adds.