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IN PHOTOS: Mega roadshow in Gangtok as PM Modi marks 50 years of Sikkim’s statehood

Updated On: 27 April, 2026 07:57 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome in Gangtok during a mega roadshow ahead of the closing ceremony of Sikkim statehood celebrations. Thousands gathered along the route, cheering and celebrating as the Prime Minister acknowledged the crowds. (Pics/PTI)

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PM Modi receives grand welcome in Gangtok during Sikkim statehood celebrations. PICS/PTI

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PM Modi receives grand welcome in Gangtok during Sikkim statehood celebrations. PICS/PTI
The visit begins as Narendra Modi arrives at the Libing helipad, welcomed by top state leaders amid tight security and excitement

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The visit begins as Narendra Modi arrives at the Libing helipad, welcomed by top state leaders amid tight security and excitement

Dressed in a traditional Bhutia cap and Lepcha coat, PM blends culture with politics as he steps into Sikkim’s golden jubilee celebrations

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Dressed in a traditional Bhutia cap and Lepcha coat, PM blends culture with politics as he steps into Sikkim’s golden jubilee celebrations

The roadshow kicks off in Gangtok, with the Prime Minister sharing the open vehicle with Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and BJP state president D R Thapa

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The roadshow kicks off in Gangtok, with the Prime Minister sharing the open vehicle with Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and BJP state president D R Thapa

Cheers of “Modi, Modi” echo through the hills as the convoy moves slowly through the decorated city roads

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Cheers of “Modi, Modi” echo through the hills as the convoy moves slowly through the decorated city roads

The route transforms into a festive corridor with arch gates and large cut-outs marking the significance of the occasion

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The route transforms into a festive corridor with arch gates and large cut-outs marking the significance of the occasion

Large crowds lined the roads for hours, waving national flags and waiting to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister

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Large crowds lined the roads for hours, waving national flags and waiting to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister

The roadshow concludes at Lok Bhavan, wrapping up an hour of high-energy public interaction and celebration

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The roadshow concludes at Lok Bhavan, wrapping up an hour of high-energy public interaction and celebration

At Paljor Stadium, PM Modi will mark the grand finale of Sikkim statehood celebrations and unveil projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore.

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At Paljor Stadium, PM Modi will mark the grand finale of Sikkim statehood celebrations and unveil projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore.

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