Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the people of three northeast states – Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya – on their 54th Statehood Day.
“Greetings to the people of Manipur on their Statehood Day. We are incredibly proud of the role played by the people of Manipur towards India’s development. My best wishes for the progress of Manipur,” PM Modi wrote on X.
Greetings to the people of Manipur on their Statehood Day. We are incredibly proud of the role played by the people of Manipur towards India’s development. My best wishes for the progress of Manipur.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2025
Meghalaya is admired for its natural beauty and the industrious nature of the people. Praying for the continuous development of the state in the times to come, he stated.
On Meghalaya’s Statehood Day, I convey my best wishes to the people of the state. Meghalaya is admired for its natural beauty and the industrious nature of the people. Praying for the continuous development of the state in the times to come.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2025
Wishing the people of Tripura on their Statehood Day, the prime minister said, “The state is making noteworthy contributions to national progress. It is also known for its rich culture and heritage. May Tripura continue to scale new heights of development.”
Best wishes to the people of Tripura on their Statehood Day. The state is making noteworthy contributions to national progress. It is also known for its rich culture and heritage. May Tripura continue to scale new heights of development.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2025
On January 21, 1972, Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya officially became full-fledged states, and this day is celebrated annually as Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya Foundation Day.
Each state organizes cultural programs, parades, and public gatherings, emphasizing its unique traditions and contributions to the nation.
Manipur became a state in 1972 but its journey began much earlier. Known as Kangleipak in ancient times, it was a princely state until it merged with India in 1949.
Its strategic location, bordered by Myanmar, Nagaland, and Mizoram, makes it a cultural and geographical bridge between South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Tripura became a state in 1972 after its merger with India in 1949. Once ruled by the Manikya dynasty, Tripura has a rich history and cultural diversity.
Deriving its name from the Sanskrit word for “abode of clouds”, Meghalaya was carved out of Assam and is home to the Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo tribes.
Known for its natural beauty, including Cherrapunji and Mawsynram, two of the wettest places on Earth, Meghalaya is a paradise for nature lovers.
