On January 21, 2023, the northeastern states Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura celebrated their Statehood day. The government of India granted their statehood on January 21, 1972, under the North Eastern Region (Reorganization) Act, 1971.

• On their Statehood Day, which is on January 21, PM Narendra Modi wished the citizens of Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya a happy new year.
• The 51st anniversary of Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya's founding has come this year.
• Statehood Day greetings to the people of Manipur. The state has been progressing on several counts during the last few years.
• I pray that the aspirations of the people of this state are fulfilled and Manipur keeps strengthening India’s growth trajectory.