Today marks the Golden Jubilee and the 36th Statehood Day of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the people of Arunachal Pradesh on this occasion and lauded them for strengthening their identity as the land of the rising sun over the last 50 years.
He also quoted lines from the famous Bharat Ratna, Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’s famous song ‘Arunachal Hamara’.
The Prime Minister praised Arunachal Pradesh for promoting the feeling of patriotism and social harmony and also for preserving the cultural legacy of the country.
He paid tributes to the martyrs from Arunachal Pradesh who laid down their lives for the country.
“Be it the Anglo-Abor war or the security of the border after independence, the tales of valor of the people of Arunachal are a priceless heritage for every Indian”, the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister recalled his many visits to the state and expressed satisfaction with the pace of developments under Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
“The Path of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas will ensure a better future for Arunachal Pradesh”, he said.
The Prime Minister reiterated his belief that Eastern India, specially North-Eastern India will be the engine of India’s development in the 21st century.
He also listed steps undertaken during the last 7 years. Extensive work is going on in the field of connectivity and power infrastructure and that is making the lives and businesses in Arunachal Pradesh easier.
All capitals in the region are being rail-connected on a priority basis. “We are working with full force to make Arunachal a major gateway to East Asia.
In view of the strategic role of Arunachal, modern Infrastructure is being built in the state”, said the Prime Minister.