Gangtok: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Gangtok on Tuesday on her maiden three-day visit to Sikkim.
She landed at Libing Army Helipad, where she was received by Governor Om Prakash Mathur, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, and other dignitaries.
Later in the day, the President is scheduled to visit the Orchidarium and the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology.
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On May 27, Murmu will visit Nathu La along the Indo-China border. She is also scheduled to attend the convocation ceremony of Sikkim University later in the day.
On May 28, the President will present the President’s Medal to the Sikkim Police at Paljor Stadium.
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