GANGTOK, Oct 12: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang chaired a special Cabinet meeting on Monday to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s completion of 25 years in public service, acknowledging the Centre’s support during major crises and its contribution to the state’s development.
Modi began his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, marking the start of his 25-year journey in public office.
The Cabinet commended his leadership and highlighted progress in infrastructure, connectivity, tourism, healthcare, education and livelihood opportunities. It also reaffirmed Sikkim’s commitment to working with the Centre towards Viksit Bharat @ 2047 and building a prosperous, self-reliant state.
The meeting acknowledged the Centre’s support during the Covid-19 pandemic, the devastating Teesta floods, earthquakes and landslides. It also expressed gratitude for Modi’s participation in the closing ceremony of Sikkim’s 50th Statehood celebrations.
The Cabinet said the Prime Minister’s focus on the Northeast had strengthened the region’s role in national development through improved connectivity, investment, tourism and livelihood opportunities. It also recalled his description of the eight northeastern states as ‘Ashtalakshmi’, highlighting their cultural heritage, natural resources and economic potential.
Emphasising the need to balance development with environmental conservation, disaster resilience and community welfare, the Cabinet said Sikkim would continue to pursue sustainable growth while preserving its cultural identity and ecological wealth.
The meeting also endorsed the principles of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas’ and ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’, describing them as important to inclusive growth, public participation and national integration.
The Council of Ministers congratulated Modi on completing 25 years in public service and expressed confidence that the Northeast would continue to contribute significantly to India’s development.
