Om Prakash Mathur Welcomed as New Sikkim Governor in Grand Event

Om Prakash Mathur will be honored for his new role as the Governor of Sikkim. Prominent politicians including Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and BJP State President Madan Rathore will attend. Mathur, associated with RSS since childhood and a key BJP organizer, took office on July 31.

Om Prakash Mathur will be felicitated at a grand event on Tuesday for his recent appointment as the Governor of Sikkim. The ceremony will be attended by a host of prominent political figures including Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, and BJP State President Madan Rathore.

Mathur, who has a long-standing association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) since his childhood, took over the gubernatorial role on July 31. He has been a dedicated 'pracharak' and played a significant role in party activities both at the state and national levels, according to BJP leader Arun Chaturvedi.

Hailing from Bali in Rajasthan's Pali district, Mathur also has a notable history of activism, including imprisonment during the Emergency. As a founder member of the Kisan Sangh, he has been a vocal advocate for farmers and significantly contributed to the expansion of BJP in Rajasthan and across the nation.

(With inputs from agencies.)