Archive · 5 Aug 2026
Sikkim CM Tamang's Emotional Homecoming at Darjeeling Government College
The chief minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang, went back to the college where he studied when he was young.
The college is called Darjeeling Government College.
It was celebrating its 78th birthday, which is called Foundation Day.
Going back made him feel very happy and a little emotional.
He walked through the old hallways and met friends from his school days and the teachers who taught him.
He took pictures and shared them online so everyone could see.
His old classmates said he was a calm, kind, and hardworking student who always helped others.
He said the friendships he made there are still very important to him.
He wished the college good luck and hoped it keeps helping young people learn for many more years.
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang visited his alma mater, Darjeeling Government College, for its 78th Foundation Day.
He described the visit as a deeply emotional homecoming and reconnected with former classmates and teachers.
Tamang shared photographs of the visit on social media, calling it a personal and unforgettable experience.
Former classmates remembered him as a quiet, humble and compassionate student who was always willing to help others.
He congratulated the DGC fraternity and wished the institution continued success in inspiring young minds.
- Who
- Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, along with former classmates and teachers at Darjeeling Government College.
- What
- Visited his alma mater for the college's 78th Foundation Day, calling it a deeply emotional homecoming.
- When
- Wednesday, August 5, according to the PTI report dateline.
- Where
- Darjeeling Government College, Darjeeling.
- Why
- To mark the college's 78th Foundation Day, reconnect with old friends and teachers, and wish the institution continued success.
- Event
- 78th Foundation Day of Darjeeling Government College
- Chief Minister
- Prem Singh Tamang (Sikkim)
- Role of visitor
- Alumnus of Darjeeling Government College
- Date of visit
- Wednesday, August 5
- How he described the visit
- Deeply emotional homecoming; personal and unforgettable
- Classmates' memory of him
- Quiet, humble and compassionate student who helped others
- His message to the college
- Congratulated the DGC fraternity; wished continued success in inspiring young minds
- Report source
- PTI (Press Trust of India)