Sikkim celebrates 50th Statehood Day; PM Modi extends wishes to the state
Sikkim celebrates 50th Statehood Day; PM Modi extends wishes to the state
Digital Desk: Sikkim celebrated its golden jubilee as India's 22nd state with a day-long celebration rooted in pride, tradition, and a renewed commitment to long-term progress.
Sikkim Statehood Day commemorates the historic event of May 16, 1975, when the former Kingdom of Sikkim became the 22nd state of the Indian Union.
A variety of lively activities took place throughout Gangtok, particularly at Paljor Stadium and Manan Kendra, bringing people and dignitaries together to commemorate the state's extraordinary journey over the last five decades, as reported by AIR.
The Sikkim government commemorated its unity and legacy with a day of festivities, which included a ceremonial procession and a tribute to former Chief Minister L.D. Kazi.
The government launched the "Festivals of Sikkim" magazine and the "Visit Sikkim" mobile app, as well as creative augmented reality activities and a time capsule. The initiative seeks to promote holistic development and the preservation of Sikkim's distinctive history.
On Sikkim's statehood day on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people and praised their achievements in a variety of fields.
“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! Sikkim is associated with serene beauty, rich cultural traditions and industrious people. It has made strides in… pic.twitter.com/2gqUnHp49T
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 16, 2025
The state government designated the day a public holiday, and all schools and government offices in East, West, North, and South Sikkim closed to commemorate the momentous event.
In his official greeting, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang reflected on the state's political evolution, writing, "We pay homage to the legacy of the Kingdom of Sikkim, whose leadership laid the foundations of our identity, institutions, and social fabric."
On this historic day, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sikkim’s Statehood, I extend my warmest greetings and heartiest congratulations to every Sikkimese.
— Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) (@PSTamangGolay) May 16, 2025
May 16, 1975, marked a momentous turning point in our history. It was the day Sikkim formally joined the Indian… pic.twitter.com/a8JCo5Dcrb
The festivities will end with the final match of the Sikkim Premier League at Paljor Stadium this evening, capping off a historic day that combined tradition, pride, and hope for the future.
