Gangtok, Nov 5 (PTI) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Sing Tamang on Thursday unveiled a life-size statue of Chogyal Sir Tashi Namgyal, the founder of Tashi Namgyal Academy (TNA).
The CM unveiled the statue at the academy campus in Gangtok in the presence of chief patron Aditya Golay, state ministers, MLAs, school authorities, alumni and students.
The ceremony, organised by the TNA Alumni Association in collaboration with the academy, paid tributes to the former Chogyal’s vision and contribution to education in Sikkim.
A major attraction was an exhibition of paintings of Chogyal Tashi Namgyal from the Royal Family Collection, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the life and legacy of the institution’s founder.
Addressing the gathering, TNA Board chairman and state minister Raju Basnet highlighted the significance of the centenary celebrations, which mark 100 years of the academy’s institutional journey and its contribution to generations of students.
In a social media post after the programme, Tamang described TNA’s centenary as a legacy of “knowledge, discipline, character, leadership and service”, noting that its alumni had made significant contributions to Sikkim and the country across diverse fields.
The chief minister said the institution must continue preparing young people for the future through education, skill development, career guidance, innovation and greater opportunities.
He also called upon students to uphold the values associated with the academy’s founder.
“May the vision of Sir Tashi Namgyal continue to inspire every Tenacian to learn with humility, serve with integrity and lead with purpose,” Tamang said.
The unveiling of the statue and the exhibition formed a key part of the academy’s centenary celebrations, reaffirming its commitment to preserving its history and carrying its founder’s legacy into the next century. PTI COR RG
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