Modi greets Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya on Statehood day

January 21, 2017 12:30 pm | Updated 12:30 pm IST

New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the three northeastern states of Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya on their statehood day.

In a series of tweets Mr. Modi said: “Statehood Day greetings to the people of Meghalaya. My best wishes for the development journey of the state.”

“On their Statehood Day, I convey my best wishes to the people of Tripura and pray for the state’s all—round growth.

“Greetings to the people of Manipur on their Statehood Day. I hope Manipur will remain blessed with joy and prosperity,” Modi said.

Under the North-Eastern Areas (Re-organisation) Act, 1971, Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya attained statehood on January 21, 1972.

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