PM Modi Greets 3 NE States People on Statehood Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders praised the traditions and culture of the three Northeastern states- Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura on Statehood Day. On this day in 1972, all the three states became full-fledged states under the North Eastern Region (Reorganization) Act, 1971.

PM Modi on Tuesday Tweeted, "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."

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.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2020

On Meghalaya Statehood Day, PM Modi praised thestate known for sports, music and nature conservation.

In a tweet Modi said, "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."

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.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2020

Greeting the people of Tripura, PM Modi wrote thathe was proud of the state's exemplary traditions and contribution to nationaldevelopment.

He stated that the people of Tripura are known for their industrious nature. I pray for the continued prosperity and well-being of Tripura's citizens.

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.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2020

Replying to the Prime Minister's tweet, TripuraChief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb thanked Modi and wrote, "We the 37 lakhspeople of Tripura are always with you in the journey of making our Nation a NewIndia. We are glad and thankful to you for your continuous support and love forTripura."

PresidentRam Nath Kovind also greeted the people of the three states on the StatehoodDay. He tweeted, "Greetings to the people of Manipur, Meghalaya andTripura on Statehood Day. My best wishes to all the residents of thesebeautiful states for a bright and prosperous future."