Sikkim
‘Nothing like playing football’: PM Modi unwinds in Sikkim after Bengal poll blitz
Gangtok/IBNS: After an intense, high-pitched campaign for the West Bengal Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shifted gears, engaging in a lighter on-field activity during his visit to Sikkim.
PM Plays Football with Youth in Gangtok
In a surprise move, Modi joined youngsters for a game of football on a pleasant morning in Gangtok, drawing attention beyond the political arena.
Sharing moments from the interaction on X, the Prime Minister wrote: “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!” and “A football morning in Gangtok! We learnt, we played, we celebrated and above everything else, we enjoyed the game…”
A football morning in Gangtok! We learnt, we played, we celebrated and above everything else, we enjoyed the game…. pic.twitter.com/rZ0jLey5u7
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2026
Campaign Ends on Confident Note in Bengal
A day earlier, Modi concluded his high-voltage campaign in West Bengal, expressing confidence about a change of guard in the state.
‘Will Return for BJP CM’s Swearing-in’
Addressing a rally in Jagatdal in North 24 Parganas, the Prime Minister said the “overwhelming support” for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had strengthened his belief in the party’s victory.
“As I wrap up my campaign, I leave with the firm belief that I will soon have to return to witness a BJP Chief Minister’s swearing-in,” he said, signalling confidence in the BJP ousting the ruling Trinamool Congress government.
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