SIKKIM EXPRESS

As part of the ongoing celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Sikkim’s Statehood, I had the honour of meeting the Hon’ble Minister of Home Affairs Shri @AmitShah Ji, today in New Delhi. It was a moment of great pride to formally invite him, on behalf of the people of Sikkim, to be a part of our year-long commemorative events. I am delighted to share that Shri Amit Shah Ji has graciously accepted the invitation. During the interaction, I also conveyed my warmest congratulations to the Hon’ble Minister of Home Affairs on the success of Operation Sindoor. This significant counter-terror operation stands as a testament to our nation’s firm commitment to eradicating terrorism under the strong leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji. The mission’s success has deeply enhanced our national pride and demonstrated India’s growing strength and resolve on the global front. I am sincerely grateful to Shri Amit Shah Ji for taking the time to meet and for his support, guidance, and encouragement towards the development and well-being of the people of Sikkim.

Had the honour of meeting the Hon’ble Union Minister of Defence, Shri @rajnathsingh Ji, today in New Delhi. On behalf of the people of Sikkim, I extended a formal invitation for him to join us in celebrating the 50th year of Sikkim’s Statehood. I am pleased to share that he has graciously accepted the invitation. I also took the opportunity to congratulate him on the success of Operation Sindoor, a proud milestone in our nation’s fight against terrorism under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji. Grateful to Shri Rajnath Singh Ji for his time, guidance, and continued support to Sikkim and its people.

As part of the ongoing glorious celebrations commemorating the 50th year of Sikkim’s Statehood, I had the distinct honour of calling on the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri @narendramodi Ji, today in New Delhi. On behalf of the people of Sikkim, I had the privilege of extending a formal invitation to the Hon’ble Prime Minister to grace the Year-long Statehood Day celebrations. I am pleased to share that he has graciously accepted the invitation and conveyed his willingness to visit our beautiful Himalayan State to celebrate this historic milestone with us on 29th May 2025. During our meeting, I also extended my heartiest congratulations to the Hon’ble Prime Minister on the resounding success of Operation Sindoor, a landmark achievement in our nation’s unwavering fight against terrorism. The successful execution of this mission has significantly bolstered national pride and reaffirmed India’s strength and resolve on the global stage. I extend my sincere gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister for sparing his valuable time for this meeting and for his continued guidance, encouragement, and consistent support to the people of Sikkim. Let’s come together to extend our grand welcome to our beloved Prime Minister to our state Sikkim.

It has come to my attention that The Hindu, in its edition dated 13th May 2025, published a map of India omitting the state of Sikkim. This is not a mere oversight, it is a serious and unacceptable error that undermines the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our nation. At a time when we are celebrating 50 years of Sikkim’s Statehood, such a misrepresentation is deeply hurtful to the people of Sikkim and an affront to the unity of our Republic. Sikkim is an integral part of India, with its identity firmly safeguarded under Article 371F of the Constitution. I strongly condemn this grave lapse. The Hindu and all media organisations bear a serious responsibility in portraying the country accurately and respectfully.

Sikkim will be undergoing lockdown starting 21July till 27July due to rise in COVID-19 cases.I assure everyone that we are well prepared and equipped to handle the situation.We are in this together and will persevere through our collective efforts. Jai Hind Jai Sikkim #COVID19

We visited the landslide hit areas in and around North Sikkim and distributed ex-gratia of 2 lakhs and 1 lakh 1 thousand to 50 people from CMRF and NDRF respectively. Have ordered the concerned authorities to expedite the restoration process earnestly. #CMOSikkim #pmoindia