An excerpt from ‘A Resurgent Northeast: Narratives of Change’, by Ashish Kundra.
Driven by deep conviction, Chamling invested his political capital in chasing this goal, dismissing sceptics and critics along the way. The state embarked upon what turned out to be a 13-year-long epic journey of persistence, persuasion, and perseverance. On December 31, 2015, Sikkim became India’s first fully organic state. Prime Minister Modi applauded the efforts of the farmers of Sikkim, terming it as an “example of resolve”, expressing hope that this would be a harbinger of nationwide change.
05/04/2023