NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to the people of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura on their 54th Statehood Day, honoring their vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and valuable contributions to India’s progress.Wishing the people of Manipur, PM Modi highlighted the state’s passion for sports, rich cultural heritage, and close bond with nature. “On the occasion of Manipur Statehood Day, I extend my warm greetings to my sisters and brothers of the state. People from Manipur are enriching the progress of India. This state’s passion towards sports, culture and nature is noteworthy. May the state continue to move forward on the path of development in the times to come,” he wrote on X.Addressing Meghalaya, PM Modi praised its vibrant culture and picturesque landscape, while recognizing the state’s role in national development. “May Meghalaya continue to scale new heights of development in the future,” he said.For Tripura, the prime minister praised the state’s mix of tradition and progress. “The state has witnessed pioneering transformations in diverse fields, and its people are adding momentum to India’s growth trajectory. I pray that Tripura prospers significantly in the coming times,” he wrote on X.Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura became individual states following the enactment of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971. Under this Act, Manipur and Tripura were granted statehood on January 21, 1972, while Meghalaya was carved out from Assam due to its distinct terrain.
