Guwahati, Aug. 15 -- Sikkim marked its 79th Independence Day on Friday, with Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang leading the celebrations at Palzor Stadium by hoisting the national flag.

The CM also took a ceremonial ride in an open jeep, inspecting the Sikkim Police guards during the event.

As part of the celebrations, Tamang presented the Shrawan Kumar award, handing Rs 1 lakh each to 22 recipients for caring for their elderly parents. The remaining awardees received their prizes in their respective districts. Earlier in the day, he unfurled the national flag at his official residence, Mintokgang.

Addressing the gathering, Tamang said, "As we celebrate this historic day, let us reaffirm our pledge to uphold the sanctity of our Constitut...