Meghalaya, Manipur, and Tripura Celebrate 'Statehood Day'

Guwahati, January 21, 2019:

The northeastern states of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura celebrated their 48th Statehood Day on Tuesday.

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura on their Statehood Day.The Prime Minister in a series of hailed the traditions and culture of the northeastern statesand extended his greetings to the people.

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Extending his greetings to the people of Tripura, Modi tweeted, "Statehood Day greetings to my sisters and brothers of Tripura. We are proud of Tripura’s exemplary traditions and contribution to national development. It’s people are known for their industrious nature. I pray for the continued prosperity and well-being of Tripura’s citizens."

"Best wishes to the people of Meghalaya on their Statehood Day. The people of Meghalaya are known for their kind and compassionate nature. From sports, music to conservation of nature, there is much to learn from them. Praying for Meghalaya’s development in the coming years", Modi wrote in another tweet, conveying his greetings to the people of the state of Meghalaya.

In a third tweet, the Prime Minister, celebrating the "vibrant culture" of Manipur, wrote, "On Manipur’s Statehood Day, my greetings to the people of the wonderful state. Manipur is known for its vibrant culture. People from Manipur have made a mark in various fields. May the state keep progressing in the years ahead."

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