Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent his best wishes to the people of Meghalaya on their 54th Statehood Day, highlighting the state’s important role in India’s development.
In a message on X, he praised Meghalaya’s
lively culture and beautiful scenery, and hoped the state would keep growing and developing. He wrote, “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.”
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
Meghalaya’s Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma also shared warm wishes, reminding everyone of the vision and spirit of those who shaped the state, and encouraged people to work together for peace and progress. Tripura and Manipur are also celebrating their statehood day today.
In separate posts, PM Modi congratulated the people of Manipur and Tripura, praising Manipur’s love for sports, culture, and nature, and Tripura’s mix of tradition and modernity. He wished for their continued growth and prosperity. Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura became states in 1972 after the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, which reorganized the northeastern region of India.
Manipur and Tripura were granted statehood on January 21, 1972, while Meghalaya was carved out from Assam because of its unique landscape.
