Modi greets on Himachal's statehood day

It was on this day in 1971 that Himachal Pradesh was conferred the status of a full state -- the 18th in the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the people of Himachal Pradesh on its statehood day.

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"I wish that the state nestled in the lap of nature moves ahead continuously on the path of progress and also plays a significant role in the country's development," Modi tweeted.

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It was on this day in 1971 that Himachal Pradesh was conferred the status of a full state -- the 18th in the country.

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