Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be able to travel to Gangtok on Thursday to participate in the "Sikkim@50: Where Progress Meets Purpose and Nature Nurtures Growth" programme, marking the 50th anniversary of Sikkim's statehood, due to inclement weather, officials stated.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gangtok today to participate in the "Sikkim@50: Where Progress Meets Purpose and Nature Nurtures Growth" programme, marking the 50th anniversary of Sikkim's statehood.
The grand celebration, set to take place at Palzor Stadium in Gangtok, is expected to be a historic occasion, highlighting Sikkim's journey over the past 50 years since becoming the 22nd state of India.
The Government of Sikkim along with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gangtok on March 29 for the Statehood Day celebrations.
NC Working Committee, led by Farooq Abdullah, passed key resolutions condemning the Pahalgam attack and demanding restoration of special status and statehood for Jammu and Kashmir.
The CM congratulated the people of Sikkim further assuring that the Delhi government would take care of all people of Sikkim residing in the national capital.
Sikkim, a northeastern state in India, is celebrating its 50th Statehood Day, marking a significant milestone in its history. On May 16, 1975, Sikkim became the 22nd state of India, ending its monarchy and integrating with the Indian Union.
The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) on Thursday organised a 'Tiranga Rally' on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Sikkim's statehood. The SKM workers also praised the Indian Armed Forces for their success in Operation Sindoor.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah wished on the 50th anniversary of Sikkim's statehood and posted for the same on his official 'X' handle. Amit Shah hailed the state and mentioned that it has "set benchmarks of excellence in organic agriculture and tourism."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Sikkim's statehood. PM Modi took his official 'X' handle and mentioned that Sikkim is associated with "serene" beauty and it has made "strides" in different sectors.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday approved multiple development projects across the state, including road improvement, educational infrastructure, and a memorial museum for statehood martyrs.