STATE: Tripura observed its 52nd Statehood Day on Sunday. On that basis, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Tripura on statehood day from their official social media handles.

The Prime Minister posted on X, “Heartfelt wishes on Statehood Day to the people of Tripura. May this day celebrate the unique history and rich heritage of the state. Wishing prosperity and harmony to the people of Tripura.”

On the other hand, President Droupadi Murmu also extended her greetings to the people on the statehood days of Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur.

In a post on X, the President noted that these Northeast states are surging ahead on the path of progress, prosperity, and peace. “Greetings to the people of Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur on Statehood Day! These states are uniquely blessed with nature’s bounty and are also bearers of rich cultural heritage. They are moving ahead on the path of progress, prosperity, and peace. I convey my best wishes to residents of Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur,” President Murmu posted from her official X handle on Sunday.

In Agartala, the state-level programme on Statehood Day was held at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan in Agartala where Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha and other dignitaries took part.

Tripura became a full-fledged state on January 21, 1972, with Manipur and Meghalaya.