Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura celebrate Statehood Day; PM Modi greets people
First Published: 21st January, 2020 17:27 IST
The northeastern states of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura celebrated their 48th Statehood Day on Tuesday. President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Manipur, Meghalaya
The northeastern states of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura celebrated their 48th Statehood Day on Tuesday.
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura on their Statehood Day.
The Prime Minister in a series of tweets greeted the people of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura on their Statehood Day and hailed the traditions and culture of the northeastern states.
On Manipur’s Statehood Day, my greetings to the people of the wonderful state. Manipur is known for its vibrant culture. People from Manipur have made a mark in various fields. May the state keep progressing in the years ahead.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2020
Best wishes to the people of Meghalaya on their Statehood Day. The people of Meghalaya are known for their kind and compassionate nature. From sports, music to conservation of nature, there is much to learn from them. Praying for Meghalaya’s development in the coming years.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2020
Statehood Day greetings to my sisters and brothers of Tripura. We are proud of Tripura’s exemplary traditions and contribution to national development. It’s people are known for their industrious nature. I pray for the continued prosperity and well-being of Tripura’s citizens.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2020
In Manipur, the official celebration was held at the 1st Manipur Rifles Parade Ground in Imphal West. Chief Minister N Biren Singh attended the official function.
Tripura too celebrated its statehood day today. On the occasion, an official function was held at the Rabindra Bhawan in state capital Agartala.
Governor Ramesh Bais, Chief Minister Biplab Deb, IPFT chief NC Debbarma among others attended the programme. College and school students from various parts of the state also participated in the celebration.
Meanwhile, Meghalaya celebrated its 48th statehood day with cultural fanfare immersed in remnants of the Hill State Movement that led up to the declaration of Meghalaya as a separate state.
Traditional songs and dances marked the celebration at the Ooh Soso Tham Auditorium.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma stressed on the need to remember the glorious past, document it and pass it on to the younger generation.
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