New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted the people of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram on their statehood day, and wished that the states continue to scale new heights of development in the times to come.
In a message, the prime minister said blessed with majestic landscapes and an extraordinary cultural diversity, Arunachal Pradesh stands as a shining example of harmony between tradition and nature.
He said its spirited and industrious citizens play a vital role in strengthening the nation’s progress and at the same time, the state’s diverse tribal ethos adds immense richness to the nation.
“Warm wishes to the people of Arunachal Pradesh on the occasion of their Statehood Day… May the state continue to scale new heights of development in the times to come,” he wrote on ‘X’.
In another message, the prime minister extended greetings to the people of Mizoram on their statehood day.
He said Mizoram is widely known for its striking natural beauty and enduring cultural traditions and its strong community spirit and gracious people embody values of kindness and compassion.
Modi said the rich Mizo heritage, expressed through tradition, music and other aspects of everyday life is very inspiring.
“May Mizoram advance on the path of growth and achieve new milestones in the years ahead,” he wrote X.
Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram were granted statehood on this day in 1987. PTI ACB DV DV
This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.