Latest Statehood Day News & Updates

Agartala, Jan 21 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government remains firmly committed to ensuring transparent, accountable and people-centric governance. The Chief Minister said that PM Modi’s dynamism and farsighted approach have ushered in a phase of turbo-charged development and genuine empowerment across the state, particularly for youth, women and Janjati (tribal) communities, while up…

Imphal, Jan 21 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday urged the people of the state to maintain peace and ethnic harmony and collectively work towards all-round development. Addressing a gathering at the First Battalion of Manipur Rifles Parade Ground on the occasion of Manipur’s Statehood Day, the Governor said the day symbolises the state’s democratic aspirations, constitutional empowerment and shared collective identity. He noted that Manipur is endowed with a rich heritag…

Imphal, Jan 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that since 2014, his government has worked with the resolve of ‘Act East, Act Fast’ to empower the Northeastern region, unlock development opportunities, and fulfil the aspirations of people.In a letter to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on the occasion of Manipur’s Statehood Day, the Prime Minister said that he has always been a firm believer in the immense potential of the people of the Northeast and reaffirmed the Centre’s commit…

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya on the occasion of their Statehood Day and hoped that the states continue to scale new heights of development in the coming times. Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya were granted full statehood on January 21, 1972, under the North Eastern Areas Reorganisation Act, 1971. January 21 is now observed annually as Statehood Day to celebrate the states’ journey an…