Gangtok, Jan. 26 -- On the auspicious occasion of the 69th Republic Day of the nation, I convey my best wishes to all the citizens of Sikkim, along with the people of India. I also extend my warm wishes to the people of Sikkim for the New Year.

Every year, India celebrates Republic Day on January 26. On January 26, 1950, the Constitution of India, which is considered the world's largest Constitution, was enacted and implemented for the largest democracy. Its chief architect was Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.

On this day, independent India got its Constitution, through which every work of the Executive, Judiciary and Legislature is edited. Under the Constitution, India was established as a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic. With...