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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shares glimpses of the 50th Statehood celebrations of Sikkim

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Posted On: 28 APR 2026 3:08PM by PIB Delhi Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today shared glimpses of the 50th Statehood celebrations of Sikkim, expressing deep appreciation for the state's cultural heritage, sustainable practices, and contribution to national development. In a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister wrote; "I assure you, the people of Sikkim, that I will leave no stone unturned in repaying the affection and blessings of the people here." I assure you, the people of Sikkim, that I will leave no stone unturned in repaying the affection and blessings of the people here. pic.twitter.com/IJggusJUqT — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2026 "Sikkim has immense potential in eco-wellness tourism. We are promoting it alongside tourism growth across the country. My special appeal in this regard…" Sikkim has immense potential in eco-wellness tourism. We are promoting it alongside tourism growth across the country. My special appeal in this regard… pic.twitter.com/DZRs4YrijK — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2026 "The youth of Sikkim are passionate about sports and have also demonstrated their talent on the field. The Central Government is working on several projects to provide them better facilities and opportunities to shine." The youth of Sikkim are passionate about sports and have also demonstrated their talent on the field. The Central Government is working on several projects to provide them better facilities and opportunities to shine. pic.twitter.com/8GKuyHLSBj — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2026 "Today the world is speaking of sustainable lifestyles. I am glad that our Northeast and Sikkim in particular, is emerging as a major centre for this…" Today the world is speaking of sustainable lifestyles. I am glad that our Northeast and Sikkim in particular, is emerging as a major centre for this… pic.twitter.com/30wxsMkYWQ — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2026 "Witnessing Sikkim’s cultural heritage in Gangtok was unforgettable for me. It felt as though the whole of India had come together in one programme. The mesmerising performances offered a remarkable glimpse of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.’ My heartfelt compliments to everyone associated with this programme." Witnessing Sikkim’s cultural heritage in Gangtok was unforgettable for me. It felt as though the whole of India had come together in one programme. The mesmerising performances offered a remarkable glimpse of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.’ My heartfelt compliments to everyone… pic.twitter.com/PfM0UDiXMR — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2026 "The enthusiasm and affection in Gangtok filled me with renewed energy. I once again congratulate my sisters and brothers of Sikkim for the celebrations marking the 50th year of their statehood. India is very proud of the contribution of Sikkim towards national development. People of Sikkim have distinguished themselves in several sectors and are admired for their outstanding nature." The enthusiasm and affection in Gangtok filled me with renewed energy. I once again congratulate my sisters and brothers of Sikkim for the celebrations marking the 50th year of their statehood. India is very proud of the contribution of Sikkim towards national development. People… pic.twitter.com/JZSFwjiSdU — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2026 "Here are some more glimpses from the 50th Statehood celebrations of Sikkim." Here are some more glimpses from the 50th Statehood celebrations of Sikkim. pic.twitter.com/sTpM3lRmUz — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2026 **** MJPS/PRK (Release ID: 2256224) Visitor Counter : 765 Read this release in: Urdu , Marathi , हिन्दी , Assamese , Manipuri , Bengali , Bengali-TR , Punjabi , Gujarati , Odia , Telugu , Kannada , Malayalam Prime Minister's Office Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shares glimpses of the 50th Statehood celebrations of Sikkim Posted On: 28 APR 2026 3:08PM by PIB Delhi Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today shared glimpses of the 50th Statehood celebrations of Sikkim, expressing deep appreciation for the state's cultural heritage, sustainable practices, and contribution to national development. In a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister wrote; "I assure you, the people of Sikkim, that I will leave no stone unturned in repaying the affection and blessings of the people here." I assure you, the people of Sikkim, that I will leave no stone unturned in repaying the affection and blessings of the people here. pic.twitter.com/IJggusJUqT — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2026 "Sikkim has immense potential in eco-wellness tourism. We are promoting it alongside tourism growth across the country. My special appeal in this regard…" Sikkim has immense potential in eco-wellness tourism. We are promoting it alongside tourism growth across the country. My special appeal in this regard… pic.twitter.com/DZRs4YrijK — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2026 "The youth of Sikkim are passionate about sports and have also demonstrated their talent on the field. The Central Government is working on several projects to provide them better facilities and opportunities to shine." The youth of Sikkim are passionate about sports and have also demonstrated their talent on the field. The Central Government is working on several projects to provide them better facilities and opportunities to shine. pic.twitter.com/8GKuyHLSBj — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2026 "Today the world is speaking of sustainable lifestyles. I am glad that our Northeast and Sikkim in particular, is emerging as a major centre for this…" Today the world is speaking of sustainable lifestyles. I am glad that our Northeast and Sikkim in particular, is emerging as a major centre for this… pic.twitter.com/30wxsMkYWQ — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2026 "Witnessing Sikkim’s cultural heritage in Gangtok was unforgettable for me. It felt as though the whole of India had come together in one programme. The mesmerising performances offered a remarkable glimpse of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.’ My heartfelt compliments to everyone associated with this programme." Witnessing Sikkim’s cultural heritage in Gangtok was unforgettable for me. It felt as though the whole of India had come together in one programme. The mesmerising performances offered a remarkable glimpse of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.’ My heartfelt compliments to everyone… pic.twitter.com/PfM0UDiXMR — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2026 "The enthusiasm and affection in Gangtok filled me with renewed energy. I once again congratulate my sisters and brothers of Sikkim for the celebrations marking the 50th year of their statehood. India is very proud of the contribution of Sikkim towards national development. People of Sikkim have distinguished themselves in several sectors and are admired for their outstanding nature." The enthusiasm and affection in Gangtok filled me with renewed energy. I once again congratulate my sisters and brothers of Sikkim for the celebrations marking the 50th year of their statehood. India is very proud of the contribution of Sikkim towards national development. People… pic.twitter.com/JZSFwjiSdU — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2026 "Here are some more glimpses from the 50th Statehood celebrations of Sikkim." Here are some more glimpses from the 50th Statehood celebrations of Sikkim. pic.twitter.com/sTpM3lRmUz — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2026 **** MJPS/PRK (Release ID: 2256224) Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today shared glimpses of the 50th Statehood celebrations of Sikkim, expressing deep appreciation for the state's cultural heritage, sustainable practices, and contribution to national development. In a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister wrote; "I assure you, the people of Sikkim, that I will leave no stone unturned in repaying the affection and blessings of the people here." I assure you, the people of Sikkim, that I will leave no stone unturned in repaying the affection and blessings of the people here. <a href="https://t.co/IJggusJUqT">pic.twitter.com/IJggusJUqT</a>— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2049029553348309072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2026</a> "Sikkim has immense potential in eco-wellness tourism. We are promoting it alongside tourism growth across the country. My special appeal in this regard…" Sikkim has immense potential in eco-wellness tourism. We are promoting it alongside tourism growth across the country. My special appeal in this regard… <a href="https://t.co/DZRs4YrijK">pic.twitter.com/DZRs4YrijK</a>— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2049029835180392927?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2026</a> "The youth of Sikkim are passionate about sports and have also demonstrated their talent on the field. The Central Government is working on several projects to provide them better facilities and opportunities to shine." The youth of Sikkim are passionate about sports and have also demonstrated their talent on the field. The Central Government is working on several projects to provide them better facilities and opportunities to shine. <a href="https://t.co/8GKuyHLSBj">pic.twitter.com/8GKuyHLSBj</a>— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2049030125803749557?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2026</a> "Today the world is speaking of sustainable lifestyles. I am glad that our Northeast and Sikkim in particular, is emerging as a major centre for this…" Today the world is speaking of sustainable lifestyles. I am glad that our Northeast and Sikkim in particular, is emerging as a major centre for this… <a href="https://t.co/30wxsMkYWQ">pic.twitter.com/30wxsMkYWQ</a>— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2049030449989820460?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2026</a> "Witnessing Sikkim’s cultural heritage in Gangtok was unforgettable for me. It felt as though the whole of India had come together in one programme. The mesmerising performances offered a remarkable glimpse of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.’ My heartfelt compliments to everyone associated with this programme." Witnessing Sikkim’s cultural heritage in Gangtok was unforgettable for me. It felt as though the whole of India had come together in one programme. The mesmerising performances offered a remarkable glimpse of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.’ My heartfelt compliments to everyone… <a href="https://t.co/PfM0UDiXMR">pic.twitter.com/PfM0UDiXMR</a>— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2049030831260451097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2026</a> "The enthusiasm and affection in Gangtok filled me with renewed energy. I once again congratulate my sisters and brothers of Sikkim for the celebrations marking the 50th year of their statehood. India is very proud of the contribution of Sikkim towards national development. People of Sikkim have distinguished themselves in several sectors and are admired for their outstanding nature." <centerThe enthusiasm and affection in Gangtok filled me with renewed energy. I once again congratulate my sisters and brothers of Sikkim for the celebrations marking the 50th year of their statehood. India is very proud of the contribution of Sikkim towards national development. People… <a href="https://t.co/JZSFwjiSdU">pic.twitter.com/JZSFwjiSdU</a>— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2049034269021090284?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2026</a> "Here are some more glimpses from the 50th Statehood celebrations of Sikkim." Here are some more glimpses from the 50th Statehood celebrations of Sikkim. <a href="https://t.co/sTpM3lRmUz">pic.twitter.com/sTpM3lRmUz</a>— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2049035009953255841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2026</a> **** MJPS/PRK " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; } function pauseAudio() { mPlayer.pause(); isPlaying = false; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "none"; } //function HandleAudio() { // if (isPlaying == true) { // //Playing already Pause it // pauseAudio(); // } else { // //Play the music // playAudio(); // } //} var synth = window.speechSynthesis; function CleanHtml(html) { html = html.replace(/ /gi, ''); 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