Nathula, Sept. 11 -- The 59th Nathula Vijay Diwas was commemorated on the India-China border of East Sikkim on Thursday.

Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, former Rajasthan minister Rajendra Singh Rathore and other Army officials were present on the occasion and participated in the celebrations.

Addressing the gathering, Tamang announced that the historic battlefield sites of Doklam and Chola Pass in East Sikkim will soon be opened for tourists.

Calling them "important battlefield tourism destinations," the Chief Minister stated that infrastructure development in these areas is already underway to support future tourist visits.

Earlier on Wednesday, Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur flagged off a bike...