New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended warm greetings to the people of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura on their Statehood Day, praising the three northeastern states for their cultural richness, natural beauty and growing contribution to India's development, while expressing hope that they would continue to scale new heights in the years ahead.

In a series of messages posted on X, PM Modi highlighted the unique strengths of each state and underlined the broader role of the Northeast in India's growth story. Noting that the three states were marking their Statehood Day on the same occasion, the Prime Minister said he wished success and progress for all their citizens.

"I convey my heartfelt greetings to the...