"Adding momentum to India's growth trajectory": PM Modi greets people of Tripura on Statehood Day

New Delhi [India], January 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Tripura on their Statehood Day.
He praised the state for its blend of tradition and modernity, noting that its people are contributing to India's growth trajectory.

Warm greetings to the people of Tripura on their Statehood Day. Tripura’s journey is marked by a remarkable blend of tradition and modernity. The state has witnessed pioneering transformations in diverse fields and its people are adding momentum to India’s growth trajectory. I…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2026

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Warm greetings to the people of Tripura on their Statehood Day. Tripura's journey is marked by a remarkable blend of tradition and modernity."
"The state has witnessed pioneering transformations in diverse fields and its people are adding momentum to India's growth trajectory. I pray that Tripura prospers significantly in the coming times," the post read.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended greetings to the people of Tripura, lauding the state's development and calling it a proud contributor to India's growth.
In a post on X, Shah wrote, "Greetings to our sisters and brothers of Tripura on Statehood Day. Touching new heights in development, Tripura has today established itself as a proud contributor to India's growth."

পূর্ণরাজ্য দিবস উপলক্ষে ত্রিপুরার সকল ভাই-বোন দের প্রতি রইলো অসংখ্য শুভেচ্ছা।

উন্নয়নের নয়া শিখরে ত্রিপুরা ভারতের অগ্রগতিতে একটি গর্বিত অবদানকারী হিসেবে আজ নিজেকে প্রতিষ্ঠিত করেছে। মোদীজির নেতৃত্বে মুখ্যমন্ত্রী ডঃ মানিক সাহা জি জনগণের আকাঙ্ক্ষা পূরণের মাধ্যমে এভাবে রাজ্যকে… pic.twitter.com/bdxSQyNDXY

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 21, 2026

"May CM @DrManikSaha2Ji continue to steer ahead, fulfilling people's aspirations under the leadership of Modi Ji," the post read.
BJP MP Sambit Patra also extended his greetings, praising the state for its mix of tradition and modern development and highlighting its role in strengthening India's growth journey.

Best wishes to the people of Tripura on their Statehood Day.

Tripura beautifully blends its rich traditions with modern progress. The state has seen transformative changes across sectors, and its people continue to strengthen India’s growth journey. May Tripura move ahead with… pic.twitter.com/oo8yanPQaG

— Sambit Patra (@sambitswaraj) January 21, 2026

"Best wishes to the people of Tripura on their Statehood Day. Tripura beautifully blends its rich traditions with modern progress. The state has seen transformative changes across sectors, and its people continue to strengthen India's growth journey. May Tripura move ahead with greater prosperity and progress in the years to come," Patra wrote in a post on X.
Following the enactment of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura became individual states in 1972.
The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971, reorganised the states in the strategic northeastern region of the country. Under this Act, Manipur and Tripura were granted statehood on January 21, 1972; whereas the state of Meghalaya was carved out from Assam due to its distinct terrain from the rest of Assam. (ANI)