Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 00:15 [IST]
Last Update: Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026 18:40 [IST]
GANGTOK:
The much anticipated visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was formally
declared by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay on the occasion of 50 years
of Sikkim Express celebration in Gangtok on Wednesday.
Addressing
the gathering, the Chief Minister said: “The much anticipated visit of Prime
Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of 50 years of Sikkim is scheduled for
April 27 and April 28. The Prime Minister will be arriving around 3 PM at
Libing Army Helipad on April 27; he will be staying in Lok Bhawan on the day”.
Golay
highlighted that a road show of the Prime Minister is scheduled from Libing
Helipad, Deorali to Lok Bhawan on April 27, and appealed the people of Sikkim
to give a massive presence. On the next day, the Prime Minister will be
addressing the general public at Paljor Stadium.
The
Prime Minister was scheduled to visit Sikkim in May 2025 for the Statehood
Golden Jubilee celebrations. However due to inclement weather conditions then,
he could only virtually address the gathering at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok from
Siliguri in West Bengal.
The
Chief Minister sounded positive in sharing the message of PM Modi's visit in
hopes that the whether doesn't spoil the visit this time, as compared to last
year.
