PREZ DROUPADI MURMU, PM MODI, HM AMIT SHAH EXTEND GREETINGS

President Murmu arrives in Itanagar on Monday afternoon on a two-day state visit

Itanagar/Aizawl: President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday greeted the people of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram on the statehood day of the two northeastern states.

In a tweet, the PM said: “Statehood Day wishes to the people of Arunachal Pradesh, a state synonymous with dynamism and patriotism. The people from the state have contributed to India’s progress in many sectors. I pray that Arunachal Pradesh keeps scaling new heights of progress in the coming years.”

Arunachal Pradesh is celebrating its 37th statehood day.

Meanwhile, President Murmu arrived in Itanagar on Monday af- a ternoon on a two-day state visit. On Tuesday, the President would address the special ses- sion of the Assembly. Arunachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state on February 20, 1987.

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A variety of programmes were organised across the state to celebrate the day. India’s second least populous state, Mizoram, also celebrated its 36th statehood day on Monday. On the occasion, Chief Minister Zoramthanga greeted the people of the state.

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