NEW DELHI: Top leaders, including President Droupadi Murmu and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Thursday, February 20, extended greetings to the people of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram on their Statehood Day, commending the contributions of both states to the nation's progress.
President Droupadi Murmu conveyed her greetings to the people of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram. "Greetings to the people of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram on Statehood Day. Blessed by Mother Nature and having rich cultural heritage, both states represent India at its best," the President posted on 'X'.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his best wishes, acknowledging the states' significant contributions. "Warm wishes to our sisters and brothers of Arunachal Pradesh on Statehood Day. Gifted with natural beauty and cultural diversity, Arunachal Pradesh has made immense contributions to Bharat's growth. May the state touch new heights," Shah wrote on 'X'.
In a separate post, he conveyed similar sentiments to Mizoram. "Greetings to our sisters and brothers of Mizoram on Statehood Day. Blessed with a rich heritage, the people of Mizoram have always made the nation proud. I pray for the continued growth of the state," he added.
Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram attained statehood on this day in 1987, becoming the 24th and 23rd states of India, respectively.
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