Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a two-day visit to Sikkim, on Tuesday shared a video of himself playing football with youngsters in Gangtok. The video, posted on Instagram, shows PM Modi in a blue sports jacket, taking a shot at goal and celebrating with the young players.
PM Modi on the Field in Gangtok
In the footage, PM Modi is seen cheering and exchanging high-fives with the group, who are dressed in matching kits and carrying footballs. Earlier, he had shared pictures from the interaction on X, writing, 'Nothing like playing some football with my young friends in Sikkim on a lovely Gangtok morning!' He added, 'Clearly, an energising football session with these youngsters!'
Official Visit and Development Projects
The informal sporting moment came amid the Prime Minister's official visit to the Himalayan state. Later, PM Modi attended the closing ceremony marking 50 years of Sikkim's statehood and launched development projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore. Officials said the projects span infrastructure, connectivity, healthcare, education, power, urban development, environment, tourism, and agriculture, aiming to boost holistic and inclusive development.
The visit marks a key milestone in Sikkim's golden jubilee year, reflecting the government's commitment to the rapid and sustainable development of the Himalayan state.
