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Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya Celebrate 54th Statehood Day.

Important Days | Dated: 21 Jan 2026

Three northeastern states—Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya—celebrated their 54th Statehood Day on January 21, 2026. These states attained full statehood on this day in 1972 under the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971. The day is observed with cultural events highlighting the rich heritage and progress of the region.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Prior to 1972, Tripura and Manipur were Princely States, while Meghalaya was part of Assam.
  • The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act was enacted to restructure the administrative map of Northeast India.
  • President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings to the people of the three states.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Day: 21 January.
  • States: Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya.
  • Act: Reorganisation Act 1971.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which Act of Parliament led to the formation of Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya as full states on January 21, 1972?

Correct Answer: North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Northeast India

  • Seven Sisters – Arunachal, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura
  • Brother State – Sikkim