Namchi, 6 October 2026: Dr. Indra Hang Subba, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from the Sikkim Parliamentary Constituency, visited Sikkim Government College, Namchi, on 6 October 2026 and interacted with the students as part of an interactive programme on “Challenges Faced by College Students in Higher Education and Responsibility in Society.”
The Hon’ble MP was accompanied by Prof. Dr. Deepak Tewari, Principal of Sikkim Government College, Namchi; Dr. Sanjaya Kumar Subba, Vice-Principal; Mr. Anukul Limboo, President, Sikkim University Students’ Association (SUSA); Mr. Ingsa Youghang Limboo, Former President, Sikkim Limboo Students’ Literary Association; Mr. Ayush Gurung, Founder, Gen Z Council of Sikkim; Mr. Pragyandeep Gurung, Former SRC President, Sikkim Government College, Namchi, and Coordinator, SKM Students’ Wing, Namchi District; Mr. Kunga Tamang, President, Students’ Representative Council (SRC), Sikkim Government College, Namchi; Mr. Enosh Chettri, Press and Publicity, 11-Namchi-Singithang Constituency; Mr. Vivek Chettri, Coordinator, Ministry of Youth Affairs; officials from the Information and Public Relations (IPR) Department, Government of Sikkim; Heads of Departments and faculty members of Sikkim Government College, Namchi; and other dignitaries.
The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the Hon’ble MP, Dr. Indra Hang Subba, along with the Principal and other dignitaries. Prof. Dr. Deepak Tewari formally welcomed and felicitated the Hon’ble MP and other distinguished guests by offering khadas.
The programme was hosted by Mr. Shewraj Rai and Mr. Leozang Bhutia, students of Sikkim Government College, Namchi. Dr. Yugal Kishore Khanal, Dean of Students’ Affairs, delivered the welcome address. Mr. Pragyandeep Gurung briefed the gathering on the purpose of the programme and addressed the students, encouraging them to remain engaged with contemporary issues and to contribute meaningfully to society.
The interactive session, moderated by Mr. Nikhil Chettri, a student of the Department of Political Science, provided an open platform for students to raise questions and express their views on issues concerning higher education and contemporary society.
Addressing the students, Dr. Indra Hang Subba emphasised the importance of developing critical thinking, questioning, and informed discussion among young people. He stated that higher education should not be limited to obtaining academic qualifications but should also help students develop into responsible, aware, and socially conscious citizens. He encouraged the students to ask questions, engage in open discussions, think critically, and actively participate in addressing issues affecting society.
The students of Sikkim Government College, Namchi, actively participated in the interaction and raised questions on various contemporary and pressing issues. The Hon’ble MP responded to the questions and shared his perspectives and experiences, making the session an engaging and meaningful exchange between the students and their elected representative.
During the programme, the poster for the Advaita Awakening Camp, organised by the Acharya Shankar Sanskritik Ekta Nyas, Department of Culture, Government of Madhya Pradesh, was also released by Hon’ble MP Dr. Indra Hang Subba, Prof. Dr. Deepak Tewari, Principal, and other dignitaries.
At the conclusion of the programme, Prof. Dr. Deepak Tewari, Principal, Sikkim Government College, Namchi, presented a token of appreciation to the Hon’ble MP and other distinguished guests.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Darshan Pradhan, a fifth-semester student of Sikkim Government College, Namchi.
The interaction served as a valuable platform for students to engage directly with a Member of Parliament and to reflect upon the challenges of higher education, their responsibilities as young citizens, and their role in contributing to the development of society.
