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Sikkim 50th Statehood Day: PM Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and leaders greet people
Indian Chronicle
|May 17, 2025
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders across the political spectrum on Friday (May 16, 2025) greeted the people of Sikkim on their Statehood day and said the State has set remarkable examples of sustainable development, showcasing harmonious coexistence with nature.
"I extend my best wishes to all residents of Sikkim for a future full of prosperity and well-being," President Murmu said in a post on X. "Warm greetings to the people of Sikkim on Statehood Day. Sikkim is widely admired for its boundless natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and warmth of its people. As one of India’s most environmentally conscious states, Sikkim has set remarkable examples of sustainable development, showcasing harmonious coexistence with nature," the President said. Similarly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Sikkim’s strides in diverse sectors. Warm greetings to the people of Sikkim on their Statehood Day! This year, the occasion is even more special as we mark the 50th anniversary of Sikkim's statehood! Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also wished the people of the State. “A beautiful Himalayan state, enriched with rich natural be
This story is from the May 17, 2025 edition of Indian Chronicle.
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