Friday, Jul 11, 2025 17:45 [IST]
Last Update: Friday, Jul 11, 2025 00:41 [IST]
GANGTOK, : BJP MP and chairperson of the Standing Committee on Communications and
Information Technology (2024–25), Dr.Nishikant Dubey is on a four-day visit to
Guwahati, Siliguri and Gangtok.
Speaking
during his Gangtok visit on Thursday, Dr.Dubey made several important remarks,
from praising the progress in Sikkim to expressing strong support for
conferring the Bharat Ratna to His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
While
interacting with media and officials, Dr.Dubey said, “The Dalai Lama is deeply
respected by every Indian. He is a spiritual leader not just for the people of
the Himalayas but for the entire world.”
He
went on to explain his personal connection to Buddhism, saying, “I come from
Vikramshila, the village that gave the world Lord AtishaDipankara, one of the
greatest Buddhist scholars. He laid the foundation for the traditions of the
Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama. For me and my people, it would be a matter of
great honour to see the Dalai Lama receive the Bharat Ratna.”
During
the tour, Dr.Dubey also shared his thoughts on the development of Sikkim.
The
chairperson lauded the rapid pace of development in Sikkim, especially in the
areas of connectivity, infrastructure, and tourism. Calling it “India’s
Switzerland,” he praised the State’s natural beauty, peaceful environment,
progressive citizens and safety “Sikkim is very peaceful. The people here are
forward-thinking. Law and order is very good".
Dr.Dubey
highlighted the progress of key projects like the Sevoke–Rangpo rail line,
which is nearing completion and expected to become operational by August 2025.
“The upcoming railway connection from Siliguri will bring Sikkim closer to the
rest of India not just in distance, but in development,” he said.
