Annexation and Statehood

In 1975, the Prime Minister of Sikkim appealed to the Indian Parliament for Sikkim to become a state of India. In April of that year, the Indian Army took over the city of Gangtok and disarmed the Chogyal's palace guards.
Thereafter, a referendum was held in which 97.5 percent of voters supported abolishing the monarchy, effectively approving union with India.
On 16 May 1975, Sikkim became the 22nd state of the Indian Union, and the monarchy was abolished.

Gangtok

The Chogyal's Palace

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Symbols of Sikkim

Emblem Tree - Rhododendron Ferrugineum Bird - Blood Pheasent Flower - Noble Dendrobium Animal - Red Panda

Sikkim is a state in northeastern India. It borders Tibet in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Nepal in the west, and West Bengal in the south. Sikkim is also close to India's Siliguri Corridor near Bangladesh. Sikkim is the least populous and second smallest among the Indian states. A part of the Eastern Himalaya, Sikkim is notable for its biodiversity, including alpine and subtropical climates. Sikkim is also home to Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India. Almost 35% of the state is covered by the Khangchendzonga National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

History of Sikkim

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