Sanchaman Limboo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sanchaman Limboo
4th Chief Minister of Sikkim
In office 17 June 1994 – 12 December 1994
Governor	R. H. Tahiliani P. Shiv Shankar
Preceded by	Nar Bahadur Bhandari
Succeeded by	Pawan Kumar Chamling
Personal details
Born	(1947-01-15)15 January 1947 Hee Yangthang, West Sikkim, Kingdom of Sikkim
Died	8 November 2020(2020-11-08) (aged 73) Gangtok, Sikkim, India
Nationality	Indian Sikkimese (until 1975)
Political party	Sikkim Sangram Parishad
Spouse	Nirmala Subba
Residences	Gangtok, Sikkim, India

Sanchaman Limboo was an important leader from Sikkim, a state in India. He served as the fourth Chief Minister of Sikkim. A Chief Minister is like the head of the government for a state, similar to how a Prime Minister leads a country.

Early Life and Political Journey

Sanchaman Limboo was born on January 15, 1947. His birthplace was Hee Yangthang, located in West Sikkim. Before Sikkim became a part of India, it was a kingdom.

He later lived in Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim. He was a member of the Sikkim Sangram Parishad political party.

Time as Chief Minister

Sanchaman Limboo became the Chief Minister of Sikkim on June 17, 1994. He held this important position for 179 days. During his time in office, a significant law was put into action in Sikkim.

The Other Backward Classes Act

During Limboo's leadership, the central act for Other Backward Classes (OBC) was started in Sikkim. This act helps certain groups of people who have faced challenges in the past. It aims to give them better opportunities in education and jobs.

Later Life and Passing

After his time as Chief Minister, Sanchaman Limboo continued to be a respected figure. He passed away on November 8, 2020. He was 73 years old at the time of his death. He had been ill for a long time.