Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang reunites with college friends at Darjeeling Government College after 36 years
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang visited Darjeeling Government College for its 78th Foundation Day and reunited with former classmates after 36 years.
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang returned to Darjeeling Government College, his alma mater, after 36 years. The visit came during the institution’s 78th Foundation Day celebrations, where he was welcomed by the college community and joined the events planned for the day.
Reunion with former classmates turns emotional
The chief minister’s return quickly became a personal reunion. He met former classmates and friends who he said he had not seen for more than three decades. The gathering brought together memories from student days, with people sharing stories and catching up in an atmosphere of nostalgia.
During the meeting, Tamang described the reunion as one of the most touching moments of the day. He also reflected on how life has taken his friends and him on different paths, but the relationships formed during their time at college have remained meaningful. As he moved through familiar spaces, he recalled how campus life shaped the way he viewed his goals and responsibilities later in life.
Tribute to teachers and role of the college
Along with meeting friends, he paid tribute to teachers and mentors associated with the college. He said the learning he received went beyond academics and continued to guide him in his career and public work. Tamang also highlighted the role of Darjeeling Government College as a place that supports knowledge, leadership, and character.
He congratulated the Darjeeling Government College community on the 78th Foundation Day and wished continued progress for the institution. He said the college helps prepare young people to contribute to society in different fields, and he emphasized its contribution to preserving the school’s long academic legacy while encouraging responsible citizenship.
The event left both the chief minister and those attending with new memories alongside older ones. It underscored how alumni connections and shared experiences can stay strong over time, even as years pass and careers take people in new directions.
