New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted people of three northeast states — Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya — on their statehood day.
In a post in X, Modi said, “On Manipur’s Statehood Day, my best wishes to the people of the state. Manipur has made a strong contribution to India’s progress.” “We take pride in the culture and traditions of the state. I pray for the continued development of Manipur,” he said.
Modi also greeted the people of Tripura on their statehood day, wishing that may this day celebrate the unique history and rich heritage of the state.
Congress slams PM after his statehood day wishes
Congress on Sunday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he greeted the people of Manipur on their statehood day, saying he has expressed his wishes through social media but “has not found time nor thought it necessary” to visit the state which has gone through so much pain and agony since May 3 last year.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also said violence persists and social harmony has been destroyed in the state, and alleged that the PM maintains his silence and refuses to meet political leaders and parties from the state.
In a post on X, Ramesh said, “The Prime Minister tweets on Manipur Statehood Day but has not found time nor thought it necessary to visit the state which has gone through so much pain and agony since May 3rd, 2023.”
“The distress of the people of the state continues. Violence persists. Social harmony has been destroyed. But the PM maintains his silence and refuses to meet political leaders and parties from the state,” the Congress general secretary in-charge communications said.
PTI