Prime Minister Modi celebrates 50th anniversary of Sikkim's statehood, encourages development in Northeast India
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June 2, 2025
On Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sikkim to commemorate its 50th anniversary of becoming an Indian state. Modi's visit was originally meant to take place in state capital Gangtok, but inclement weather forced him to instead conduct a video conference from Bagdogra.
During the speech, he mentioned some of the famous past athletes of the state, and pushed for the development of Sikkim's adventure sports.
A continued growth of Sikkim's connectivity and tourism will be pursued to move Sikkim away from its current image, which Modi described as being a "hill station", to becoming a "global tourism destination". According to NDTV, Modi also mentioned a unique chilli of Sikkim, which is one of the state's newest exports, in connection with his goal of expanding the state's exports.
Image: Institution:Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region.
India Today NE reported that the "Act East" policy, which has sought to utilise Northeast India to connect to East and Southeast Asia for years, will be expanded to include an "Act Fast" component in relation to local development, according to Modi.
Image: Category:Ron Kroon.
Before statehood, Sikkim was an independent protectorate of India. There was then a 1975 referendum which led to the end of its monarchy and integration into India.
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[edit]- Sujal Pradhan. Sikkim becoming a global green model, Northeast emerging as a new growth hub, says PM Modi — India Today NE, May 29, 2025
- PM Modi Hails Sikkim's Sporting Icons on 50th Statehood Day, Declares State a Pillar of India's Sporting Future — Northeast Live TV, May 29, 2025
- Saurabh Gupta. "Leading In Agriculture Development": PM Modi At Sikkim's 50th Celebration — NDTV, May 29, 2025
- Vidushi Gaur. Sikkim's biggest reason for transformation is connectivity improvement: PM Modi — Awaz - The Voice, May 29, 2025
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