President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday extended warm greetings to the people of Sikkim on the occasion of the state’s Statehood Day, praising its natural beauty, cultural heritage, and strong commitment to environmental conservation. In a post shared on X, President Murmu described Sikkim as a model of sustainable development for the country. “Warm greetings to the people of Sikkim on the occasion of Statehood Day. With its magnificent natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and strong commitment to environmental conservation, Sikkim stands as a model of sustainable development for the nation,” she said. The President also highlighted the spirit and harmony of the people of the Himalayan state, adding, “The people of Sikkim are known for their warmth, simplicity, and spirit of harmony. May the state and its people continue to prosper.”
Narendra Modi also conveyed his greetings, acknowledging Sikkim’s contribution to India’s growth and development. “Greetings to my sisters and brothers on their Statehood Day. The contribution of Sikkim to India’s development is deeply valued. Wishing the people of the state good health and prosperity,” the Prime Minister wrote on X. Modi further recalled his recent visit to the state during the ongoing Statehood Day celebrations and said the affection shown by the people of Sikkim would remain memorable to him. “The warmth I received in Sikkim will remain a part of my memory. The Central Government will keep supporting Sikkim’s growth trajectory in the times to come,” he added.
Meanwhile, Amit Shah also extended greetings to the people of the state and praised Sikkim’s achievements in sustainable development and tourism.
“On Sikkim Statehood Day, greetings to the sisters and brothers of the state. From the world’s first fully organic state to redefining mountain tourism, its achievements inspire all of India. May Sikkim’s glory continues to achieve new peaks,” Shah posted on X. Sikkim Statehood Day is celebrated every year on May 16 to commemorate the historic integration of the former Himalayan kingdom into the Union of India in 1975, when it officially became the country’s 22nd state.
Before joining India, Sikkim was an independent Himalayan monarchy ruled by the Namgyal dynasty, whose Buddhist monarchs were known as the Chogyals. Following India’s independence in 1947, Sikkim functioned as an Indian protectorate before formally integrating into the Indian Union after a constitutional process in 1975. Today, Sikkim is widely recognized for its environmental leadership, peaceful social atmosphere, organic farming initiatives, and growing tourism sector. Popular destinations such as Gangtok, Nathula Pass, and Yumthang Valley continue to attract visitors from across India and around the world.