KD NEWS SERVICE
JAMMU, Jan 21: Jammu and Kashmir Lok Bhavan on Tuesday celebrated the Statehood Day of Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya with great enthusiasm and cultural fervour in Jammu, highlighting the rich traditions, diversity and shared national spirit of the three northeastern states.
The vibrant cultural evening, organised in the true spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’, brought together students, security personnel and residents hailing from Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya who are currently living and serving in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The event served as a platform to strengthen emotional bonds between regions and to showcase India’s unity in diversity.
Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, who was the chief guest on the occasion, extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya on their Statehood Day. He paid rich tributes to the iconic leaders, reformers and cultural ambassadors of the three states, recalling their invaluable contributions to the freedom struggle, nation-building and preservation of India’s civilisational ethos.
Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that the cultural diversity and rich heritage of Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya are not merely symbols of tradition but have emerged as powerful engines of growth. He noted that these cultural strengths are fostering innovation, enhancing economic vitality and building social resilience across the region.
Shri Manoj Sinha underlined that under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the northeastern region has witnessed historic and transformative development. “This development is not only accelerating economic growth and ensuring lasting peace, but is also safeguarding and celebrating the unique cultural identities of these states,” he said, adding that such progress has significantly boosted tourism and strengthened the hospitality sector.
The Lieutenant Governor observed that the local economies of Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya are flourishing due to focused efforts on heritage preservation, infrastructure development and improved connectivity. He highlighted that the establishment of new premier educational institutions and enhanced access to opportunities are instilling pride among the youth, motivating them to innovate while staying rooted in their traditions.
He further said that renewed emphasis on reviving traditional art forms, crafts and indigenous skills is creating sustainable livelihoods and ensuring that cultural legacies are passed on to future generations.
Concluding his address, Shri Manoj Sinha expressed hope that Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya would continue to scale new heights of progress, prosperity and harmony in the years to come, while contributing meaningfully to the nation’s collective growth and unity.
