New Delhi: Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on
Tuesday extended greetings to the people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur on
their 53rd Statehood Day.
In a social media post on X, Rahul Gandhi said wished for peace, progress and
prosperity for the people of the state.
“Best wishes to the people of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura on their
Foundation Day! The rich diversity of languages, cultures, histories, and
traditions in these states represents the true strength of India. May this
special day strengthen our unity and bring peace, progress and prosperity to
all,” Gandhi posted on X.
Extending greetings to the people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur on their
53rd Statehood Day, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that these states
have made significant contributions to the development of our nation.
Congress President also wished for the peace, prosperity, and comprehensive
progress of these states.
Taking to X, Kharge wrote, “On the occasion of the Foundation Day of Manipur,
Meghalaya, and Tripura, we convey our sincere felicitations to the people of
these states. Since attaining statehood 53 years ago, these states, endowed with
breathtaking natural beauty, remarkable diversity, and exceptional ingenuity,
have made significant contributions to the development of our nation. We
earnestly wish for their enduring peace, prosperity, and comprehensive
progress.”
Following the enactment of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act,
Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura became individual states in 1972.
North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 reorganised the states in the
strategic northeastern region of the country. Under this Act, Manipur and
Tripura were granted statehood on January 21, 1972; whereas the state of
Meghalaya was carved out from Assam due to its distinct terrain from the rest of
Assam. (ANI)
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