Nagaland celebrates its 58th Statehood day today

Nagaland will celebrate its 58th Statehood day today. It became the 16th State of the Union of India on 1st December 1,963. The formal inauguration of the state was done by the then President Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.

On the occasion, a state level programme will be held at Civil Secretariat Plaza Kohima today wherein Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio will deliver his speech and takes the salute from the marching contingents. The contingents include 4th NAP Battalion, District Executive Force Kohima, Special Task Force, 15th NAP Mahila Battalion and PTS Brass Band.

 

Nagaland Governor R N Ravi has greeted the people on the occasion. In a message, Governor said today we stand at the crossroads of history. He said the right decision taken today



will determine our future and the destiny of our coming generations. Stating that as the state embarks on a new journey on this Statehood Day, the Governor urged upon all to commit ourselves to reclaim our state from violence and desolation and restore the glories it deserves.       

Home Minister Amit Shah greeted people of Nagaland on their Statehood Day today. In a tweet, Mr Shah hoped that the beautiful state scales new heights of progress in the years to come.

 

Greeting people of the state, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said, Nagaland is known for its diversity and traditions and also for Hornbills and Amur Falcons.