Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Northeast India will become the engine of the country's growth in the 21st century. He was addressing the people of Arunachal Pradesh on their 36th Statehood Day on Sunday. 50 years ago North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) got a new name, a new identity as Arunachal Pradesh. This identity of the rising sun, this new energy has been continuously empowered by all of you hardworking, patriotic sisters and brothers in these 50 years. PM said. Modi said that the manner in which the people of the state have preserved the cultural heritage is an inspiration to the nation. Arunachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state on February 20, 1987.
PM Modi also congralulated the people on Mizoram on their statehood day.
Greetings to the people of Mizoram on their Statehood Day. India takes great pride in the vibrant Mizo culture and the contributions of Mizoram to national progress. I pray for the good health and well-being of the people of Mizoram.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 20, 2022
Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram became full state on February 20.
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