Gangtok: On the occasion of the 85th birthday of Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the Gangtok Settlement Officer paid a courtesy call on the honourable Governor of Sikkim, Shri Ganga Prasad to extend greetings and seek his blessings on the joyous occasion marked by millions of Buddhists and followers all over the world.
Settlement Officer Mingyur Youdon was accompanied by representatives of six Tibetan NGOs and Hotel Tibet and doctor-cum-in charge of Mentsee Khang.
Obliging to the requests of the Tibetan representatives, the honourable Governor also performed a symbolic cake cutting ceremony and extended heartfelt greetings on the occasion.
Tibetan representatives led by the Settlement Officer Mingyur Youdon felicitated the Hon. Governor with mementoes as a token of appreciation. The Tibetan Settlemetn Office, Gangtok presented the honourable Governor a copy of ‘The Book of Joy’ and a customised Thangka with Hindi prayers.