Sikkim: VP Naidu’s 3-day visit postponed due to weather conditions

GANGTOK: Sikkim Home Department today informed that Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu’s three-day visit to the state has been rescheduled to start from tomorrow.

The Vice President was slated to inaugurate Bhaichung Stadium, at Namchi on October 22.

He was earlier scheduled to visit the State on October 20 but the trip was postponed due to weather conditions.

Confirming the change in schedule, Home department informed that they are awaiting a written communication  from the VP’s secretary on the matter.

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A statement from Sikkim Home Department said, “With deep regret, we are to inform you that the visit of Vice President is again rescheduled to future date. However, we are awaiting written communication from Vice President’s Secretary on the matter. Home Department is highly thankful to all concerned officers for putting their best efforts for the visit for the 5th time. Inconvenience caused to each of you is deeply regretted.”

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