ASBA hosts felicitation and workshop event in Gangtok, emphasizes unity and community development
Mr. C.L. Denzongpa, President of ASBA, also thanked the Chief Minister for his continuous support to the Bhutia community. In his speech, he focused on maintaining a positive mindset while working for the welfare of the people.
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The All Sikkimese Bhutia Association (ASBA) organised a special day-long event on August 6, 2025, at Makhim in Gangtok. The event was held in the presence of several key leaders from the Bhutia community and was marked by meaningful discussions, felicitations, and a clear focus on strengthening community bonds.
The program was conducted under the guidance of Hon’ble Minister Ven Sonam Lama, Chief Advisor of ASBA, Hon’ble Minister Shri T.T. Bhutia, Advisor of ASBA, and Hon’ble MLA Shri Rikshal N. Bhutia, who is also an Advisor of ASBA.
The morning session began at 10:00 AM with an orientation and workshop for coordinators who had travelled from all 31 Assembly Constituencies across Sikkim. The session was meant to give direction and prepare the coordinators for their future responsibilities. The session concluded successfully around 1:30 PM.
After lunch, the second session started at 2:30 PM, where ASBA felicitated Bhutia community members who were recently appointed by the Government of Sikkim to important positions such as Advisors, Chairpersons, Additional Private Secretaries (APS), and Officers on Special Duty (OSDs). The programme also acknowledged the roles of the Adhakshya, Deputy Mayor, and Upa-Adhakshya.
A special part of the afternoon event was the felicitation of the team of architects — Mr. Gary, Mr. Sonam, Mr. Dorjee, and Ms. Pema — who have been tasked with preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the upcoming “Bhulla Makhim”. This proposed structure will be constructed in the heart of Gangtok and is expected to become a symbolic and cultural space for the Bhutia community.
Speaking at the event, Chief Advisor Hon’ble Minister Ven Sonam Lama congratulated all the appointed individuals and thanked the Chief Minister of Sikkim, Shri P.S. Tamang Golay, for allotting land in the centre of Gangtok for the Bhulla Makhim project. He urged everyone to work sincerely for the upliftment of the community and the development of Sikkim as a whole. He also underlined the CM’s vision of “Sunowlo Sikkim, Samriddhi Sikkim” (Peaceful Sikkim, Prosperous Sikkim), reminding all present of their responsibility to contribute positively.
Mr. C.L. Denzongpa, President of ASBA, also thanked the Chief Minister for his continuous support to the Bhutia community. In his speech, he focused on maintaining a positive mindset while working for the welfare of the people. He assured everyone that the newly formed Executive Body of ASBA will take up all major issues faced by the community and work towards finding fair and long-lasting solutions.