Three northeastern states of Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya have organised numerous programmes and events to celebrate their Foundation Days. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya on their statehood days.
Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy released a publication highlighting Tripura’s achievements in various fields since 1972. Cultural functions, seminars would be held across the state till January 23.
In Imphal, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam addressed a meeting on the occasion. To mark the statehood day and promote women’s polo, the All Manipur Polo Association has organised a women’s polo tournament for the first time in the state.
The statehood day celebrations in Meghalaya involved a series of events, including sports meets in various parts of the state.
The erstwhile princely states of Tripura and Manipur were merged with India in October 1949 and became full-fledged states on January 21, 1972. Meghalaya was part of Assam before becoming a full-fledged state under the North Eastern Region (Re-Organisation) Act, 1971.
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- Greet means receive or acknowledge (something) in a specified way.
- Erstwhile means former.
- Merge means combine to form a single entity.
