New Delhi, May 16 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended wishes on the 50th anniversary of Sikkim's statehood in a post on his official 'X' handle and hailed the state, mentioning that it has "set benchmarks of excellence in organic agriculture and tourism."

"On Sikkim Day, extending my best wishes to sisters and brothers of Sikkim. Cradled in the Himalayas Sikkim has set benchmarks of excellence in organic agriculture and tourism with the hard work and hospitality of its people. Praying for the state's continued prosperity", the 'X' post said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his wishes on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Sikkim's statehood. PM Modi took his official 'X' handle and mentioned that Sikkim is associate...