Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have greeted the people of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram on their Statehood Day today.
In a tweet, Mr Naidu said, people from these two beautiful hill states have made an immense contribution to India’s growth and development.
Prime Minister also prayed for the continuous growth and development of both the states in the coming years.
In a tweet, Mr Modi said, Arunachal Pradesh is synonymous with patriotism and unwavering commitment to national progress. He said, people belonging to Mizoram have excelled in many spheres and contributed to India’s growth.
The prime minister said India is proud of the rich culture of Mizoram.
“Those belonging to Mizoram have excelled in many spheres and contributed to India’s growth. Praying for Mizoram’s development in the coming years,” Modi tweeted.
On the occasion of their Statehood Day, greetings to the wonderful people of Mizoram. We are proud of the rich culture of this state. Those belonging to Mizoram have excelled in many spheres and contributed to India’s growth. Praying for Mizoram’s development in the coming years.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 20, 2020
On this day in 1987, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram became full states from union territory.
Best wishes to the people of Arunachal Pradesh on their Statehood Day. This state is synonymous with patriotism and unwavering commitment to national progress. Praying for Arunachal Pradesh’s continuous growth.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 20, 2020
On this occasion of statehood day in Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Amit Shah will also grace this occasion alongside Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju. An AIR tweet confirmed their presence.
Home Minister @AmitShah to attend #ArunachalPradesh‘s Statehood Day celebration in Itanagar today; to launch, lay foundation stones for slew of projects in state.
▪️ Union Ministers @KirenRijiju, @DrJitendraSingh will also attend the programme. pic.twitter.com/PzXrHW14Cu
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) February 20, 2020
The trump and frolic of statehood day in bothy these states of the northeast have been appreciated by netizens, an array of tweets have been tweeted to commemorate this occasion.
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