Gangtok, May 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a deeply personal and encouraging letter to Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, celebrating the state's momentous 50th Statehood Day. Dispatched from his camp office in The Hague on May 16, 2026, the letter reflects on the Prime Minister's recent visit to the Himalayan state and outlines a strong roadmap for its future development.

Reflecting on his late April trip to the state, PM Modi expressed how the people of Sikkim completely won him over. He vividly recalled the massive turnout and vibrant energy during his roadshow in Gangtok. Sharing a particularly fond memory, the Prime Minister wrote about playing football with local youngsters early in the morning. Calling the y...