Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya celebrate 'Statehood Day' today; PM extends greetings

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SHILLONG: The Northeastern states of Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya are celebrating their Statehood days today. Under the North-Eastern Areas (Re-organisation) Act, 1971, Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya attained statehood on January 21, 1972.

On this Meghalaya Day, the state's Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said that they should honour the "resolute" leaders of the state. "On Meghalaya Day, we honour our resolute leaders before us who paved way for the creation of Meghalaya. Let us recommit ourselves & carry forward their legacy with the same values & purpose that inspired them- for the future of our people. Wishing everyone a Happy Meghalaya Day!," the Chief Minister wrote in a tweet.

Meanwhile, Manipur CM N Biren Singh has pledged to work together for the prosperity of the state.

In 3 separate tweets, the Prime Minister wished the people of the 3 Northeastern states. Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb extended wishes for prosperity and progress of the state.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to the people of Meghalaya, Manipur, and Tripura on their Statehood Day.

Extending his greetings to the people of Manipur, the PM wrote, "Statehood Day greetings to the people of Manipur. India is proud of Manipur’s contribution to national development. Manipur is a powerhouse of innovation and sporting talent. I wish the state the very best in its journey towards progress."

"Best wishes to the people of Tripura on the special occasion of their Statehood Day. The culture and warm-hearted nature of the people of Tripura is admired across India. The state has achieved outstanding progress in various fields. May the same spirit continue," the PM wrote in another tweet, extending his greetings to the people of Tripura.

"On their Statehood Day, greetings to my sisters and brothers of Meghalaya. This state is known for its remarkable kindness and spirit of brotherhood. Youngsters from Meghalaya are creative and enterprising. May the state keep scaling new heights of progress in the times to come," the PM wrote in another tweet, this one meant for the people of Meghalaya.

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Edited By: Admin

Published On: Jan 21, 2021