Guwahati, July 1 -- Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday urged the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) to prioritize the construction of a double-lane highway connecting the Himalayan state with Siliguri, West Bengal.

CM Tamang met with an NHIDCL delegation led by Managing Director Krishan Kumar in Gangtok. Their discussions centered on enhancing road connectivity and improving convenience for commuters in the region.

"Our discussion focused on improving road connectivity and ensuring greater convenience for commuters in the region," Tamang stated in a Facebook post.

He cited the "ongoing issues with the existing Sevoke-Gangtok highway," which frequently faces difficulties due to "...