Lok Sabha MP Chairs Meeting to Protect Sikkim’s Sacred Sirijunga Wadham site
Gangtok, March 3, 2025: In a bid to safeguard the historic Sirijunga Wadham site in West Sikkim, Lok Sabha MP Indra Hang Subba chaired a crucial meeting at Limboo Bhawan, DPH Area, on Sunday. The gathering was attended by key officials, including the Secretary of Roads and Bridges, National Highway chief engineer, and senior members of the Sikkim Yakthung Sapsok Songchung (SYSS), among others.
Protecting a Sacred Site
The meeting aimed to explore measures to either protect the site from the encroachment of a proposed highway or consider realigning the road to ensure the Wadham’s preservation. The site holds immense cultural and religious significance for the local community, making it a collective responsibility to ensure its preservation.
Government Committed to Preservation
Indra Hang emphasized the government’s commitment to protecting the site, crediting Chief Minister P.S. Golay for his efforts to address concerns regarding the Wadham’s preservation. He assured participants that he would approach the government for further action, including seeking the involvement of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to recognize Sirijunga Wadham as a heritage site.
Future Plans and Next Steps
The meeting decided that the road alignment would not compromise the site’s integrity, and detailed plans for the road project would be prepared with careful consideration to the Wadham’s preservation. The meeting also proposed organizing conventions and seminars to educate the public about the historical and cultural significance of Sirijunga Wadham.
Key Outcomes
- A meeting was held to discuss the protection of Sirijunga Wadham, a sacred site in West Sikkim.
- The meeting aimed to explore measures to protect the site from the encroachment of a highway or realign the road to ensure Wadham’s preservation.
- Lok Sabha MP Indra Hang Subba chaired the meeting, emphasizing the government’s commitment to protecting the site.
- The meeting decided that the road alignment would not compromise the site’s integrity, and detailed plans would be prepared to ensure Wadham’s preservation.
- The meeting proposed organizing conventions and seminars to educate the public about the historical and cultural significance of Sirijunga Wadham.
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