Gangtok, April 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Sikkim is portraying the vision of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' (One India, Great India) at a time when attempts are being made to divide the country along linguistic and regional lines.

Addressing Sikkim's 50th Year of Statehood celebrations at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok, PM Modi noted an attempt to divide the nation on the lines of language, regionalism and social hierarchy and lauded the artists at the event for showcasing India's unity and diversity.

Congratulating the artists and choreographers behind the cultural performance at the stadium, he said, "Today we are celebrating 50 years of Sikkim. When an occasion is historic and takes place amidst such a divine a...