PM Modi to join Sikkim@50 celebrations, praises state’s role in nation building

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28 said that he is looking forward to visiting Sikkim on May 29 to take part in the state’s golden jubilee celebration, marking 50 years since it became a part of India. In a message shared earlier in the day, the Prime Minister expressed his excitement about meeting the people of Sikkim and appreciated the state’s important contribution to the country's development.

Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Modi wrote, “At around 11 AM tomorrow, 29th May, I look forward to being among my sisters and brothers of Sikkim to participate in a programme to mark Sikkim@50. India is very proud of the contribution of Sikkim towards national progress. The unique culture of Sikkim is also widely admired.”