Sikkim to observe 7-day mourning on Sanchaman Limboo’s death, state holiday on Oct 10

Gangtok: As a mark of respect to the departed soul of former Chief Minister of Sikkim, Sanchaman Limboo, the state government on Sunday announced an official holiday on October 10.

The government further informed that the state government offices, educational institutions, and public undertakings shall remain closed throughout the State of Sikkim on the day of the funeral, i.e., October 10.

It has also been declared in a notice that the state will observe seven-day mourning from October 9 to October 15 (both days inclusive).

The last rites of Late Sanchaman Limboo will be observed with full State honors. In his honor, the National Flag shall be flown at half-mast on all buildings where it is flown regularly.

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The former CM passed away today at STNM hospital after suffering from prolonged illness at the age of 73. His mortal remains have been kept at his residence in Development Area and would be taken to his native village in West Sikkim.

Sanchaman Limboo was born on 15 January 1947 and He was the fourth chief Minister of Sikkim from 17 June 1994 – 12 December 1994 from Sikkim Sangram Parishad Party.

He became the CM for nearly six months after toppling down the Late Nar Bahadur Bhandari's Government of Sikkim Sangram Parishad while he was the cabinet minister in the same government in the year 1994.

Limboo formed the Congress government with support from BL (Bhutia Lepcha) MLAs. Later during the time of Pawan Chamling lead Sikkim Democratic Front(SDF) government, he became the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission.

During his period the central act of Other Backward Classes (OBC) was enforced in Sikkim.

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