President Murmu and PM Modi send greetings on the statehood day of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram
Monday was the first day of statehood for both Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other top leaders sent their best wishes.
President Murmu wrote, “Greetings to the people of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram on Statehood Day. During a recent trip, I was met with a warm welcome in Mizoram. These states show how diverse and culturally rich India is. When I went to Mizoram, I was deeply moved by how friendly everyone was. Today, I’m looking forward to the celebrations in Itanagar for the statehood day.” On Monday, the President will start a 2-day trip to Arunachal Pradesh to celebrate the state’s 37th statehood day. While there, she will open and start a number of projects.
My warm greetings to fellow citizens on our glorious 37th Statehood Day of Arunachal Pradesh.
We take great pride in the strides made by the state, by contributing critically to India’s growth. I salute our collective resolve, resilience & commitment for prosperity of all. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/qNoeblasWX
— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) February 20, 2023
“Happy Statehood Day to the people of Arunachal Pradesh, a state that is known for its energy and loyalty. People from the state have helped India make progress in many different ways. Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “I pray that Arunachal Pradesh keeps making more and more progress in the coming years.”
PM Modi wrote, “Best wishes to the people of Mizoram on their Statehood Day. Mizoram is known for its natural beauty, hardworking people, and rich culture. Mizoram is known for the beauty of its landscape, the hard work of its people, and the richness of its Mizo culture. May the hopes and dreams of the people of Mizoram continue to come true in the future.”
Pema Khandu, the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, also sent his best wishes to the people of his state. He wrote, “We are very proud of the progress made by the state, which has been a key part of India’s growth.” I applaud our collective determination, resiliency, and commitment to the well-being of everyone.
“On this happy day, I want to thank all the brave men, women, young people, and old people who gave their strength to make the state shine. I bow down to the heroes who died for us. I respect the people who work in hard places to make sure that government programmes are carried out,” Khandu said.
Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram also got well wishes from Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi, and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
After the 53rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution in 1986, both Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram became their own states on February 20, 1987.
