Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the people of Arunachal Pradesh on the Golden Jubilee and 36th Statehood Day celebrations of Arunachal Pradesh.
He 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’. He was speaking on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee and the 36th Statehood Day celebrations of Arunachal Pradesh today.
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 valour of the people of Arunachal are a priceless heritage for every Indian”, the Prime Minister 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.
The Prime Minister noted Arunachal progressing in harmony with nature and culture. “Due to your efforts, Arunachal is one of the most important areas of Bio-Diversity”, the Prime Minister complimented the people of Arunachal Pradesh.
The Prime Minister also reiterated his commitment to realizing Arunachal’s tourism potential at the global level.