Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes people ofNagaland on their statehood day. He shared a post on his social media accountto send good wishes to Nagaland’s residents.
He made a tweet in which he wrote, “On thespecial occasion of Nagaland’s Statehood Day, greetings to the wonderful peopleof the state. Naga culture personifies valour and humane values. The people ofNagaland are making rich contributions to India’s growth. I pray for Nagaland’sprogress in the years to come."
Nagaland is a state in north-eastern India.It became the 16th state of the country on 1 Dec, 1963. It is known for itsHorn bill Festival, this festival is celebrated every year from 1st December to10th December at kisama heritage village.
Nagaland is the house of many tribes. Eachtribe has its own unique traditions, costumes and language.
On the statehood day of Nagaland many otherMinisters congratulated the people of the state through tweets. Our country'sHome Minister Amit Shah also tweeted, "Gratitude to our sisters &brother of Tripura for choosing BJP in the Local Body Elections. The resultsare a clear testimony of people’s unwavering trust in BJP’s politics ofdevelopment. This will further strengthen our resolve to serve the great land ofMaa Tripura Sundari."
Nagaland's 70% of the economy depends onagriculture and the major crops include rice, corn, pulses, tobacco etc. 'BhutJolokia' World's hottest chilli pepper is also from Nagaland. It is alsorecorded in the Guinness Book of World Record. The diversity of tribes, thehistorical significance and the wildlife of the state make it attraction center ofattraction for local as well as international tourists.