Deepraj feted, Gangtok serenaded

GANGTOK, 09 Dec: A felicitation, thanksgiving cum cultural programme to celebrate Gangtok-lad Deepraj Rai’s performance in the recently concluded “India’s Got Talent” programme on national TV was organized by the Deepraj Rai Fan Club here at MG Marg today. The programme had the HRDD Minister NK Pradhan as chief guest accompanied by Gangtok MLA Dorjee Namgyal, Mayor KN Topgay, Deputy Mayor Shakti Singh, AKRS president Dr SK Rai and T Lachungpa.
In his short address, the Minister thanked the people of the State for voting for Deepraj Rai and ensuring that this talented singer figured in the top-3 of the talent hunt. Recognising that fans had come in to watch and fete Deepraj, the Minister said, “I will not take much time as people have not come to listen to speeches but to see their favourite star perform and to see the programme. So once again, I thank the people and the Deepraj Fan Club for all they have done”.
Deepraj was also felicitated by the chief guest and the Principal of his alma mater Sai Gurukool Academy, Tadong. The children of the school also performed a play and cultural programme.
The programme attracted a huge audience and was telecast live on Nayuma Television.