The design for the Sikkim Legislative Assembly was proposed to reflect the combination of the rich architectural and cultural heritage of the region. The foundation stone of the building was laid by the late Giani Zail Singh, President of India, on 30 November 1985 and inaugurated by Admiral R.H. Tahiliani, Governor of Sikkim, on 3 March 1993. The Legislative complex comprises an assembly hall, committee rooms for the political parties, offices for the chief minister and members of the cabinet and a large conference complex.