PM Modi greets people of Sikkim on statehood day

New Delhi, May 16 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the people of Sikkim on its statehood day.    The northeastern state joined the Indian union on this day in 1975.  

In a tweet, Modi said, "Statehood Day greetings to the people of Sikkim. This state is blessed with rich natural beauty and is home to warm-hearted people."

"Sikkim has made great strides in areas like organic farming. Praying for the state’s continuous growth and for the good health of its citizens," he said.