Statehood Day Celebrated in Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura Today, PM Modi Tweets Wishes

Statehood Day is celebrated in the states of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura. Let's see what Statehood Day is and the greetings all over India.

Tripura, Meghalaya, and Tripura are celebrating their Statehood Day today as, on January 21, 1972, the three states became full-fledged states under the North Eastern Region (Reorganization) Act of 1971. Honourable Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi along with various prestigious ministers is sending tweets of greetings and wishes to the citizens of the three states on their foundation day. PM Modi addressed the Manipur people as the" powerhouse of innovation and sporting talent."

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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2021

To the people of Tripura, he said "The culture and warm-hearted nature of the people of Tripura are admired across India".

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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2021

While to Meghalaya he greets, "is known for its remarkable kindness and spirit of brotherhood..."

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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2021

Honourable President of India, Ram Nath Kovind also tweeted his greeting saying, "Greetings to the wonderful people of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura...Blessed with immense natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture, these states are fascinating..."

Greetings to the wonderful people of Manipur, Meghalaya & Tripura on Statehood Day. Blessed with immense natural beauty, rich history & vibrant culture, these states are fascinating. I extend my warm wishes as they continue to move ahead on the path of multi-faceted development.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 21, 2021

The Respective Chief Ministers of the three States tweets greeting and wishes:

Other ministers also greeted on Tweeter on this day to the three states. Biplab Kumar Deb, the Chief Minister of Tripura tweeted a video message greeting the people.

I extend warm greetings to my beloved sisters & brothers on Statehood Day of our state.

Tripura is witnessing a new era of progress & prosperity under the leadership of Adarniya Shri @narendramodi ji.Together we shall strive to realise the hopes & aspirations of every citizen. pic.twitter.com/zs3sZLjtLm
— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) January 21, 2021

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma marked Statehood Day and honoured the great leader who helped in carving out the path for the creation of Meghalaya.

On #MeghalayaDay, 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! pic.twitter.com/rsZdcQjb4a
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) January 21, 2021

N Biren Singh, Chief Minister of Manipur in his tweet:

Warmest greetings to the people of my State on the occasion of #StatehoodDay.

Let us pledge to work together for peaceful co-existence, progress & prosperity of our beautiful State.

May the State achieve zenith of development under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi ji.
— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) January 21, 2021

What is Statehood Day and why is it celebrated?

North East India is formed with seven states which are known as "Seven Sisters" namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Tripura. On 21 January 1972, the states of Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya became full-fledged states under the North Eastern Region (Re-organization) Act, 1971. The princely states of Tripura and Manipur were merged with India in October 1949 and were granted the status of Union Territories. Finally, in 1972, Tripura, Meghalaya was granted full statehood by the North East Reorganization Act of 1972.

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