Gangtok, April 30 -- Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister for Parliamentary and Minority Affairs, arrived in Sikkim on Thursday for a three-day official visit, receiving a warm welcome from state minister Sonam Lama and other dignitaries.

As part of his itinerary, Rijiju is scheduled to offer prayers at a monastery on May 1, coinciding with the occasion of Buddha Purnima. He will also hold meetings with local leaders and review ongoing initiatives under the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The minister is expected to visit Gurudongmar Lake, marking his return to the high-altitude site after nearly a decade.

Speaking on arrival, Rijiju expressed appreciation for the hospitality extended by the people of the state, particularly in Rangpo. He reitera...