Kohima: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended their greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of 62nd Statehood Day.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Greetings to the people of Nagaland on their Statehood Day. Nagaland is widely admired for its rich culture and the wonderful nature of people belonging to the state. Naga culture is known for its spirit of duty and compassion. Praying for Nagaland’s continuous progress in the times to come.”
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President Murmu took to the microblogging site X and lauded the state’s progress as ‘praiseworthy’. She stated on X, “Greetings to the people of Nagaland on the statehood day. Endowed with a rich heritage of flora and fauna, Nagaland is also a land of bravery.
“Nagaland’s strides in various development parameters are praiseworthy. My best wishes to the people of this beautiful state for a peaceful, prosperous and progressive future,” Murmu said.
On the occasion of Statehood Day, Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio addressed the people of the state during celebrations in Kohima.
The chief minister said, “Warm greetings to the people of Nagaland as we celebrate 62 years of Statehood with pride and gratitude. It has been a journey of resilience and progress. Let us honour our heritage and strive for a brighter future together.”
“Let us reaffirm our dedication to peace for development and development for peace. Let us dedicate ourselves to fostering unity, inclusivity, and empowering our youths,” Rio said.
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Nagaland Statehood Day is observed every year on December 1 since the state was formally inaugurated as the 16th State of the Union in 1963.
