NewKerala.com

Sikkim CM Tamang Thanks PM Modi, Pledges Full Support for National Security

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for attending the 50th statehood anniversary celebrations. The CM stated that Sikkim is working in close coordination with the Centre on development projects and national security. Tamang said the state is committed to contributing to PM Modi's vision of a developed India (Viksit Bharat). Additionally, he announced that all 32 MLAs will travel to Delhi to present the state's development demands to the Prime Minister.

Key Points: Sikkim CM Tamang on Centre Ties, Development, National Security

  • Sikkim CM thanks PM Modi for statehood event
  • State and Centre jointly implement key projects
  • National security is top priority for Sikkim
  • Sikkim committed to PM Modi's Viksit Bharat vision
  • All 32 MLAs to travel to Delhi for development demands
3 min read

Sikkim working in close coordination with Centre for development, national security: CM Tamang

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang thanks PM Modi, highlights close coordination with Centre on development projects and national security for the Himalayan state.

"We are working in close coordination with the central government. Many projects are underway in Sikkim through joint collaboration. - Prem Singh Tamang"

Gangtok, April 28

Sikkim Chief Minister, Prem Singh Tamang, on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for attending the concluding ceremony of the 50th statehood anniversary celebrations of Sikkim and said the Himalayan state is working in close coordination with the Centre on development and national security.

Speaking to reporters here, CM Tamang said the Prime Minister had taken time out of his busy schedule to participate in multiple programmes during his visit to the state.

"I want to thank Prime Minister Modi for attending the concluding ceremony of 50 years of statehood of Sikkim. Despite his busy schedule, he has found time to attend several programmes here," the Chief Minister said.

He said the state government and the Centre have been jointly implementing several key projects in Sikkim.

"We are working in close coordination with the central government. Many projects are underway in Sikkim through joint collaboration between the state government and the Centre," Tamang said.

The Chief Minister added that national security remains a top priority for the state, particularly given Sikkim's strategic location, and said the government is maintaining close cooperation with the Union government on the matter.

"Our priority is national security and we are working closely with the central government in this regard," he said.

Referring to Prime Minister Modi's vision of a developed India, Tamang said Sikkim is committed to contributing meaningfully to the goal of Viksit Bharat.

"We are also working to fulfil the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Viksit Bharat, and Sikkim will contribute meaningfully to this mission," he said.

Tamang also said that no formal memorandum was submitted to the Prime Minister Modi during the visit as he had devoted time to meet people from different sections of society.

Tamang said the state leadership would instead place its development-related demands before the Prime Minister in the national Capital.

"We have not given any memorandum during this visit. We have decided that all 32 MLAs of the Sikkim Assembly will travel to Delhi and place our demands related to the development of the state before the Prime Minister," the Chief Minister said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects worth around Rs 4,000 crore in Sikkim, asserting that the Northeast region is India's "Ashtalakshmi" and that the Himalayan state is an important part of it.

Addressing a public gathering in the Paljor stadium, the Prime Minister said the Centre has attached special importance to the development of the Northeast over the past several years and has moved beyond the "Act East" policy to an "Act Fast" approach.

- IANS

Share this article:

Reader Comments

K
Kavya N
CM Tamang's decision to take all 32 MLAs to Delhi to present demands is smart politics. Shows he's serious about Sikkim's development. But I hope border security concerns aren't sidelined by political photo-ops. Sikkim deserves focused attention given its location.
J
James A
As an outsider, I'm fascinated by how Sikkim balances development with security. The "Ashtalakshmi" reference for Northeast is poetic. But does anyone know if those Rs 4,000 crore projects include infrastructure for better connectivity? Sikkim still feels remote despite these initiatives.
N
Nisha Z
I appreciate the coordination between state and Centre, but actions speak louder than words. Sikkim's per capita income is better than many states, but rural healthcare and education need more attention. Hope the Delhi visit results in concrete outcomes, not just announcements.
S
Sarah B
Interesting that no memorandum was submitted during PM's visit. Usually such visits end with long lists of demands. Taking all MLAs to Delhi later seems like a strategy to get more attention. Politically smart, but I wonder if this delays urgent issues like glacial lake flooding risks in Sikkim.
V
Vikram M
CM Tamang's commitment to Viksit Bharat is commendable. But I hope the Centre doesn't forget Sikkim's unique culture and fragile ecology while pushing development. Tourism is good, but unchecked commercialization can hurt the state's pristine environment. Balance is key. 🌄

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50