1. Basic Overview

• Formation: April 1, 1936 (as a separate province); it became the first state of India to be formed on a linguistic basis.

• Capital: Bhubaneswar (The "Temple City of India")

• Official Language: Odia

• Statehood Day: Utkala Dibasa (Odisha Day) - April 1

• Chief Minister: Mohan Charan Majhi (As of June 2024)

• Governor: Raghubar Das (As of June 2024)

History of Sikkim

History Ancient and Medieval.

• The Namgyal dynasty had ruled Sikkim, which was founded in the 17 th century.
• Intimate relations with Tibet had an impact on the Buddhist traditions and monastery culture.
• Its medieval history was determined by constant territorial conflicts with Bhutan and Nepal.

Modern History and Merger with India

• Sikkim was a protectorate state to the British rule in 1861 as per the Treaty.
• Political instability and democratic uprisings increased after independence.
• After a referendum carried out in the year 1975, Sikkim officially became the 22nd state in India.

Important Freedom Movements and Leaders

• The emergence of Sikhism State Congress demanded democracy.
• The first Chief Minister was called Kansas Lhendup Dorjee who was instrumental in the merger of Sikkim and India.