PM Narendra Modi said the government is committed to “Act Fast” for the Northeast, calling it India’s “Ashtalakshmi.” Addressing Sikkim’s statehood celebrations, he emphasised tourism as the state’s economic backbone. “The government is committed to augmenting Sikkim’s infrastructure, including an expressway from Bagdogra and a ring road in Gangtok,” he said, adding that improved connectivity will boost tourist inflow.
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