In this screengrab from a video posted on April 28, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the closing ceremony of Sikkim's 50th year of statehood celebrations, at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok, Sikkim.
Picture: YouTube/@NarendraModi via PTI

In this screengrab from a video posted on April 28, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the closing ceremony of Sikkim’s 50th year of statehood celebrations, at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok, Sikkim.
Picture: YouTube/@NarendraModi via PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) said his government was not only committed to its “Act East” policy but was resolved to “Act Fast” for the eight NorthEast States, which he described as India’s ‘Ashtalakshmi’ — representing the multifaceted nature of prosperity, wealth, and auspiciousness.

Asserting that tourism was the mainstay of Sikkim’s economy, the Prime Minister, while addressing the closing ceremony of celebrations to mark the golden jubilee of the State’s statehood, said his government’s focus is on boosting its connectivity, which would increase tourist inflow.


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