The Sikkim Express has reported that Sikkim declared an official holiday on His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s birthday on July 6, to express their solemn respect of, and appreciation for, His Holiness. On behalf of all Tibetans and followers of His Holiness, Gangtok Tibetan settlement office and the Tibetan Community in Sikkim thanked the Chief Minister, Shri Pawan Chamling for his effort and understanding.