Guwahati (Assam)

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday extended warm greetings to Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur on the occasion of their Statehood Day, highlighting the rich traditions and resilient spirit of the people of these states and stating that they play a "vital role in strengthening the spirit of the Northeast."

In a post on the social media platform X, the Assam Chief Minister conveyed his wishes to the sister states of Assam. "Warm wishes to our sister States of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur on their Statehood Day," Sarma posted.

Warm wishes to our sister States of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur on their Statehood Day.

With their rich traditions and resilient people, each of these States plays a vital role in strengthening the spirit of the Northeast.

May they progress with harmony, and may their unique… pic.twitter.com/GHDnEZQtfN

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 21, 2026

Highlighting the cultural heritage and strength of the people of the three northeastern states, Sarma said that their unique identities contribute significantly to the overall unity and progress of the region. "With their rich traditions and resilient people, each of these States plays a vital role in strengthening the spirit of the Northeast. May they progress with harmony, and may their unique cultural identities always flourish," the post read.

On the occasion of the Statehood Day of Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his greetings to the people of these states, acknowledging their contributions to the development and progress of the country.

The PM expressed optimism for the future of the state as he posted on X, "On the occasion of Manipur Statehood Day, I extend my warm greetings to my sisters and brothers of the state. People from Manipur are enriching the progress of India."

On the occasion of Manipur Statehood Day, I extend my warm greetings to my sisters and brothers of the state. People from Manipur are enriching the progress of India. This state’s passion towards sports, culture and nature is noteworthy. May the state continue to move forward on…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2026

In another post, he also praised Tripura for its blend of tradition and modernity, noting that its people are contributing to India's growth trajectory.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Warm greetings to the people of Tripura on their Statehood Day. Tripura's journey is marked by a remarkable blend of tradition and modernity."

Warm greetings to the people of Tripura on their Statehood Day. Tripura’s journey is marked by a remarkable blend of tradition and modernity. The state has witnessed pioneering transformations in diverse fields and its people are adding momentum to India’s growth trajectory. I…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2026

"The state has witnessed pioneering transformations in diverse fields, and its people are adding momentum to India's growth trajectory. I pray that Tripura prospers significantly in the coming times," the post read.

He also extended greetings to the people of Meghalaya on the occasion of the 54th Statehood Day, underlining the state's contributions to the development of the country.

He also made a separate X post to greet the people of Meghalaya on the occasion of the 54th Statehood Day, underlining the state's contributions to the development of the country.

I convey my heartfelt greetings to the people of Meghalaya on their Statehood Day. The people of Meghalaya have made strong contributions to the development of our nation. The state’s cultural vibrancy and scenic beauty are widely admired. May Meghalaya keep scaling new heights…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2026

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"I convey my heartfelt greetings to the people of Meghalaya on their Statehood Day. The people of Meghalaya have made strong contributions to the development of our nation. The state's cultural vibrancy and scenic beauty are widely admired. May Meghalaya continue to scale new heights of development in the future." the PM wrote.

Meghlaya, Tripura and Manipur were granted the status of full-fledged states under the North Eastern Region Re-Organisation Act, 1971, on January 21, 1972. Before this, Meghalaya was a part of Assam, and Tripura and Manipur were union territories.