Shillong, Jan 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the people of three northeast states — Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya — on their statehood day.
Both Tripura and Manipur have seen progress and growth in the last few years, he said, adding that people from Meghalaya have excelled in diverse fields.
Manipur has been progressing on several counts during the last few years, Modi said, wishing that its people’s aspirations are fulfilled and the state keeps strengthening India’s growth trajectory.
Statehood Day greetings to the people of Manipur. The state has been progressing on several counts during the last few years. I pray that the aspirations of the people of this state are fulfilled and Manipur keeps strengthening India’s growth trajectory.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2023
The last five years have been remarkable for Tripura’s growth trajectory. He said that the state has seen a remarkable transformation from agriculture to industry, education to health.
On their Statehood Day, best wishes to the people of Tripura. The last 5 years have been remarkable for Tripura’s growth trajectory. From agriculture to industry, education to health, the state has seen great transformation. May this trend continue in the coming times.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2023
Tweeting on Meghalaya statehood day, Modi said, “This state is known for its vibrant culture, particularly music, art, and passion towards sports. People from Meghalaya have excelled in diverse fields. I pray for Meghalaya’s continuous progress in the years to come.”
Greetings to the people of Meghalaya on their Statehood Day. This state is known for its vibrant culture, particularly music, art and passion towards sports. People from Meghalaya have excelled in diverse fields. I pray for Meghalaya’s continuous progress in the years to come.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2023
The Statehood Day of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura is well known on January 21. This year marks the 51st foundation year for the three states which attained statehood under the North Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act of 1971.
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While Manipur and Tripura were princely states absorbed into India in October 1949, Meghalaya was part of Assam after Independence.
India is a country with diverse cultures, dialects, and religions. Northeast is an integral part of India, typically known for its tourism.
The People of the Northeast observe the Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya Foundation Day with great enthusiasm and grandeur. People participate in different events to showcase their rich culture and traditions.
History of Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya Foundation Day
The northeast part of India includes eight states – Assam, Tripura, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Sikkim, and Mizoram. On 21 January 1972, the current three states – Tripura, Meghalaya, and Manipur received the title of full-fledged States under the North Eastern Region Re-Organisation Act, of 1971. Prior to this, Meghalaya was a part of Assam, Tripura, and Manipur princely states.
