Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio taking part in 57th Statehood Day celebrations. Image credit: Twitter
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio taking part in 57th Statehood Day celebrations. Image credit: Twitter

On the occasion of 57th Statehood Day of Nagaland on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the people of the state and called them as โ€œcompassionate and courageousโ€.

In a tweet he said, โ€œBest wishes to my sisters and brothers of Nagaland on their Statehood Day. This state is known for its great culture. The people of Nagaland are compassionate and courageous.โ€

 

President Ram Nath Kovind also took to his tweeter to wish the people of Nagaland on the occasion of 57th Statehood Day of the state.

โ€œGreetings to the people of Nagaland on statehood day. Nagaland offers a unique blend of heritage, culture and natural beauty. My best wishes to all the people of this beautiful state for a bright, prosperous and peaceful future,โ€ he tweeted.

 

โ€œThe world is changing rapidly in recent times. While changes create challenges, it also brings opportunities,โ€ tweeted Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on the occasion.

โ€œOn this day, let us once again resolve to rededicate ourselves for working steadfastly towards making #Nagaland one of the most admired and developed States in #India,โ€ Rio further said.

 

โ€œOn this day in 1963, the State of Nagaland came into existence as the 16th State of the Union of India,โ€ the CM said while attending the statehood celebrations.

โ€œWe look with pride the stupendous journey the State has made since its birth. May we continue to go from strength to strength,โ€ he added.

Nagaland chief secretary Temjen Toy in a tweet urged to people to work towards a better, cleaner, united and progressive Nagaland.

In a tweet, Toy said, โ€œGreetings on the #57th NagalandStatehoodDay. Let us all pledge to work towards a better, cleaner, united and progressive Nagaland. We can if we want @KohimaRaj @Neiphiu_Rio.โ€