Foundation Day 2024 Tripura, Manipur And Meghalaya: Know The Date And History Of This Day
Foundation Day 2024 Tripura, Manipur And Meghalaya:?The Statehood Day of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura is celebrated on January 21. The Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya Foundation Day is observed by people of the Northeast with great enthusiasm and grandeur. People participate in different events to showcase their rich culture and traditions.
52nd Foundation Day of Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya
This year marks the 52nd Foundation Day of Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya. Let's delve into the history, significance, and other crucial details surrounding the celebration of the Foundation Day for these states.
The states were officially formed in 1972 following the enactment of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act of 1971. This legislative move brought about significant changes in the boundaries of India's Northeastern region, dividing it into states and Union Territories (UTs) after 24 years of Independence.
Wishing the people of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura a Happy Statehood Day, recognising their active contributions to India's growth and praying for continual improvement.
How Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya attained statehood
At the time of Independence, the Northeast comprised the plains of the old Assam province, the mountainous regions, and the North East Frontier Tracts (NEFT) of the Northeast Frontier Province. After independence, the princely states of Manipur and Tripura merged with India in 1949, and these states were initially granted the status of Union territories.
Meghalaya, under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, became an autonomous state in Assam through the Assam (Meghalaya) Reorganisation Act of 1969. The region was given special protection in the Indian Constitution, and it had a significant degree of autonomy.
In 1972, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Manipur were granted full statehood by the North Eastern Reorganisation Act, 1972.
Meghalaya Statehood day
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, formulated a policy to preserve and protect the culture of the tribal people in Meghalaya. The region was granted special protection in the Indian Constitution, and it obtained autonomy. In 1970, Meghalaya became an autonomous state within Assam, achieving full statehood on January 21, 1972.
Manipur statehood day
The Union Territory of Manipur became the state of Manipur, comprising territories that belonged to the Union Territory of Manipur before the enactment of the 1971 Act.
Tripura statehood day
Tripura, historically an independent administrative unit under the maharajas of the Manikya dynasty, gained full statehood on January 21, 1972, under the 1971 Act. The democratic set-up was further extended to the village level in 1978 with local body elections, culminating in the introduction of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system.
The Seven Sisters
North East India comprises seven states collectively known as the Seven Sisters. These states are Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Manipur. Notably, Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya achieved full-fledged statehood on January 21, 1972, under the provisions of the North East Reorganisation Act of 1972.?
Among the Seven Sisters, Mizoram is the most recent state to attain full-fledged status, achieving this milestone in 1987. The unique cultural diversity, historical significance, and contributions of each state contribute to the rich tapestry of North East India. The Foundation Day celebrations serve as an occasion to honour the heritage and progress of Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya, reflecting the resilience and achievements of these states over the past five decades.
Happy Statehood Foundation Day Wishes Messages and Quotes
- Warm greetings on the occasion of the Foundation Day of Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya. Wishing you more success and glory in the coming year and beyond.
- As we celebrate the Foundation Day of Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya, we extend our warm wishes to the citizens of the Northeast.
- Wishing lots of good luck and new successes to the people of Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya. May this year be full of many new achievements for your organisations. Happy Foundation Day 2024.
- The occasion of Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya Foundation Day is a proud day for citizens as it gives them a reason to celebrate the inception. Wishing you a very Happy Foundation Day 2024.
- Happy Foundation Day 2024 to Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya. May there be many more future achievements on your way to success in the future.
Tripura, Manipur And Meghalaya Foundation Day FAQs
When was Manipur Meghalaya and Tripura established?
On January 21, 1972, the states of Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya achieved full-fledged statehood under the provisions of the North Eastern Region (Re-organisation) Act, of 1971.
In which year Meghalaya became a state?
The emergence of Meghalaya as an Autonomous State on 2nd April 1970 and as a full-fledged State on 21st January 1972 marked the beginning of a new era of the geo-political history of North Eastern India.
Who came first in Tripura?
Raja Ratna Manikya was considered to be the first king of Tripura who brought considerable reform in the administration as well as in the indigenous police system in line with the Muslim administrative system of Bengal during his regime.
Who founded Meghalaya?
Captain Williamson A Sangma, who was one of the leaders of the Hill State Movement, was the first chief minister of Meghalaya.
Who named Tripura?
The origin of the name Tripura is still a matter of controversy among historians and researchers. According to the 'Rajmala", Tripura's celebrated court chronicle, an ancient king named 'Tripur' ruled over the territorial domain known as 'Tripura' and the name of the kingdom was derived from his name.
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