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PM Modi Leads Gangtok Roadshow To Mark 50 Years Of Sikkim's Statehood
Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off a two-day visit with a high-energy roadshow in Gangtok, celebrating Sikkim's 50th year of statehood. The event featured a convoy with the CM, cultural performances, and a large public turnout, ahead of further engagements on April 28.
Why It Matters
The roadshow signals the culmination of Sikkim's golden jubilee celebrations and sets the stage for major project announcements and a closing ceremony during Modi's visit.
Timeline
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Upcoming activities for April 28: Orchidarium visit and main celebration at Paljor Stadium
April 27, 2026
Officials said PM Modi will visit the Orchidarium at Swarnajayanti Maitri-Manjari Park and later Paljor Stadium on April 28 for the main celebration of Sikkim’s 50th statehood. At Paljor Stadium, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore across sectors such as infrastructure, connectivity, healthcare, education, tourism, and urban development, and address a large public gathering.
Governor arrives at Lok Bhawan to receive PM Modi
April 27, 2026
Governor Om Prakash Mathur arrived at Lok Bhawan to receive PM Modi as the two-day visit commenced with the roadshow.
Roadshow kicks off PM Modi's two-day visit in Gangtok
April 27, 2026
PM Modi led a two-day visit with a roadshow through a two-km stretch from Libing Helipad to Lok Bhawan in Gangtok to mark 50 years of Sikkim’s statehood. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang joined in the convoy. Cultural troupes performed traditional dances as thousands lined the route. Governor Om Prakash Mathur had earlier reached Lok Bhawan to receive him, and Sikkim BJP president DR Thapa accompanied the PM in the convoy.