ITANAGAR : Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday extended warm greetings to the people of Sikkim on its Statehood Day, describing the Himalayan state as a symbol of peace, harmony and sustainable development.

“Warm greetings to the people of Sikkim on the joyous occasion of its Statehood Day,” Khandu said in a post on X.

The chief minister said Sikkim is known for its breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and warm-hearted people and stands as a shining example of peace, harmony, and sustainable progress.

Khandu also lauded Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, saying that under his “dynamic leadership”, the state continues to witness “remarkable development while proudly preserving its traditions and identity”.

“May Sikkim continue to prosper and scale greater heights in the years ahead,” the chief minister added.

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein also conveyed his greetings to the people of Sikkim on the occasion.

“Warm greetings to the people of Sikkim on the occasion of its Statehood Day,” Mein said in a social media post.

Highlighting the progress made by the Himalayan state, Mein said that under the leadership of Tamang, Sikkim “continues to make remarkable strides while preserving its unique cultural identity, natural beauty and spirit of harmony”.

Sikkim observes its Statehood Day on May 16 to commemorate its merger with the Indian Union in 1975, when the former Himalayan kingdom officially became the 22nd state of India through the 36th Constitutional Amendment. (Source: PTI)