Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Modi Attends Sikkim Statehood Event Virtually Due to Weather
Prime Minister Modi couldn't visit Sikkim in person due to bad weather, so he spoke via video.
He celebrated 50 years of Sikkim being a state.
Modi launched new projects like a hospital and ropeway.
He also released a special coin and stamp.
The PM talked about Sikkim's natural beauty and the government's plans to improve transportation.
PM Modi addressed Sikkim's statehood golden jubilee virtually due to weather.
He released a commemorative coin, souvenir and stamp for the 50th anniversary.
Several projects were inaugurated including a hospital and ropeway.
PM Modi highlighted Sikkim's biodiversity and conservation efforts.
The Sevoke-Rangpo project aims to improve Sikkim's rail connectivity.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Addressed Sikkim's statehood celebrations, inaugurated projects
- When
- May 29, 2025
- Where
- Sikkim (virtually, from Bagdogra)
- Why
- To mark the Golden Jubilee of Sikkim's statehood
- Event
- 50th Anniversary of Accession
- Celebration Location
- Bagdogra (virtual)
- Statehood Date
- 1975
- Key Focus
- Tourism, Healthcare, Culture, Sports
- Commemorative Items
- ₹50 postage stamp, coin, souvenir
Sources
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