NEW DELHI, Jan 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted people of the state on the occasion of the statehood day.
In a post in X, Modi said, “Happy Statehood Day to the people of Meghalaya! Today is an occasion to celebrate the incredible culture of Meghalaya and the achievements of the people there. May Meghalaya scale new heights of progress in the times to come.”
The PM also greeted the people of Manipur and Tripura on their statehood day.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi also greeted people of Meghalaya, Manipur, and Tripura on their statehood day.
In a post on X, Kharge said, “We extend our warm wishes to the people of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura on their Foundation Day. In the last 52 years, since the statehood, the people of these states bestowed with stunning natural beauty, diversity, and ingenuity have contributed tremendously to nation building.”
“We wish you peace, prosperity and all around progress,” he said.
In a post on X, Gandhi said, “Heartfelt greetings to the wonderful people of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura on their Statehood Day, today. Your unique identities, rich cultures, and proud traditions are integral threads in India’s diverse and harmonious tapestry, which must be preserved and protected.”
Meanwhile, Meghalaya Day was celebrated at the Meghalaya House in the national capital with many serving and retired IAS officers attending the programme.
Principal Resident Commissioner, Pamu Sampath Kumar and Joint Resident Commissioner, Florina Boro hosted the event. Among others, Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Pankaj Jain, Executive Chairman of Meghalaya State Investment Promotion Board, Ram Mohan Mishra and others officers participated in the programme. (With PTI inputs)
