Two-day holiday in Sikkim Statesman News Service GANGTOK/KURSEONG, Sept. 24: The Sikkim government today announced a two-day holiday in the state to enable people celebrate Prashant Tamang's victory in the Indian Idol contest. All government offices and schools will remain closed in the state till tomorrow. "Prashant has done all of us proud. His victory in the Indian Idol contest has lifted the morale of the Gorkha people," said Mr Chinlop Lepcha, a member of Prashant Fan Club, Kalimpong. In Kalimpong, a three-day holiday will be observed to celebrate Prashant's achievement. Over 5,000 people, including students, government officials and others thronged the streets here today to celebrate Prashant's victory. The state wore a festive look today. It was a Diwali-like atmosphere, with people bursting crackers throughout the day today. The celebrations which started last night after Prashant was crowned Indian Idol in a colourful programme in New Delhi, intensified today, with people greeting each other and exchanging sweets. Members of the Prashant Fan Club, Gangtok, organised a mass rally from Tadong to Gangtok, covering 7 km. Students from various schools, members of several social organisations and associations participated in the rally that culminated at Palzor Stadium here. "Prashant has sent the message of unity and brotherhood to the Darjeeling hills and Sikkim," said Mr Mr DD Bhutia, state land revenue minister. Members of the All Sikkim Students' Union, All Sikkim Employees' Association, Sikkim Government College, Journalist Forum, Sikkim Drivers' Association and Central Monitoring Committee gathered in the town today to together celebrate Prashant's victory. Meanwhile, in Kurseong and other towns of Darjeeling hills, thousands of people took to the streets, banging drums and metals and singing songs to celebrate Prashant's success in the music reality show. The celebrations, however, were peaceful. A meeting was held at the GNLF Kurseong branch office, in which party leaders congratulated Prashant for his victory.