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PM Modi Hails Sikkim Unity, Cautions Against Language Politics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Sikkim as a beacon of unity and 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' during his two-day visit for the state's 50th Statehood Day celebrations. On Tuesday, he cautioned against attempts to divide India along linguistic and regional lines. Modi's visit, which began Monday with a roadshow in Gangtok, includes inaugurating and laying foundation stones for over Rs 4,000 crore worth of development projects spanning various sectors. He also engaged in a friendly football game with youngsters. The Prime Minister highlighted the Northeast as India's 'Ashtalakshmi', reaffirming the government's 'Act East, Act Fast' approach for accelerating regional growth.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
PM Modi praised Sikkim as a model of national unity during its 50th Statehood Day celebrations.
He cautioned against political efforts to divide India based on language and region.
The Prime Minister inaugurated development projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore in Sikkim.
Modi emphasized the Northeast's strategic importance, calling it India's 'Ashtalakshmi'.
WHY IT MATTERS
The statements underscore the government's commitment to national integration and balanced regional development, particularly in the strategically vital Northeast, while warning against divisive political narratives.
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PM Modi joins youngsters for friendly football game in Gangtok during Sikkim visit; shares pictures - The Times of India ↗Breaking News Live Updates: PM Modi inaugurates and launches development projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore in Sikkim - The Economic Times ↗PM Modi leads mega roadshow in Sikkim - The Hindu ↗