Summary of this article
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the people of the three northeastern states on the statehood day.
- No mention of the Manipur Conflict.
- Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura became full-fledged states on January 21, 1972.
Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura marked their Statehood Day on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi extending greetings to the people of the three northeastern states and highlighting their cultural richness, development journeys and contributions to India’s growth.
In separate messages posted on X, the Prime Minister acknowledged each state’s unique identity and role in the country’s progress.
Greeting the people of Tripura, Modi highlighted the state’s blend of tradition and modernity, noting the changes it has witnessed across sectors in recent years.
“Warm greetings to the people of Tripura on their Statehood Day. Tripura’s journey is marked by a remarkable blend of tradition and modernity,” the Prime Minister wrote. He added that the state has seen “pioneering transformations in diverse fields” and that its people are “adding momentum to India’s growth trajectory,” expressing hope that Tripura would continue to prosper.
 
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