GANGTOK, (PIB): The Sikkim State Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament was held
Sunday at the banquet hall of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly in Gangtok. The
event was graced by the presence of Deputy Speaker of the Sikkim Legislative
Assembly, Raj Kumari Thapa, who served as both the chief guest and chief jury member.
Sonam Tshering Venchungpa,
MLA and Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee, and Pamin Lepcha, MLA and
Advisor to the Social Welfare department, were present as distinguished guests
and jury members.
Thirty-nine
participants took part in this State Level Youth Parliament, delivering
three-minute speeches on two topics: "75 Years of the Indian Constitution:
A Journey of Rights, Duties, and Progress" and "11 Sankalp of
Samvidhan Diwas: A Pledge to Strengthen India's Constitutional Values."
Stuti Pradhan
from Pakyong district secured the top spot, followed by Kezia Chettri from
Gangtok district in second place, and Smyrna Lepcha from Namchi district in
third place. The winners will travel to New Delhi tomorrow to represent Sikkim
in the Central Hall of the Indian Parliament on April 1-3, 2025.
In
his address, Sonam Tshering Venchungpa applauded the participants for their
well-versed speeches and wished them luck for their future endeavors.
Pamin
Lepcha appreciated the participants as well as the organizers for the
successful conduct of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament.
The
Deputy Speaker emphasized the importance of communal harmony, mental health,
entrepreneurship, and participation in social work through the NYKS and NSS
platforms. She encouraged the participants to participate with greater
enthusiasm in future youth parliaments.
The
chief guest and other guests distributed certificates and mementos to the
participants and winners. The program concluded with the national anthem and a
group photo session.
