Shah greets people of Andhra, Karnataka, other states on statehood day

PTI, Nov 1, 2024, 11:50 AM IST

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday greeted the people of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Haryana, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh on their statehood day, saying they had contributed immensely to nation-building.

In separate messages on X, Shah expressed hope that the states would continue the journey of progress and development uninterrupted in the coming years.

“Best wishes to our sisters and brothers in Andhra Pradesh on their statehood day. With its vibrant culture and rich literary traditions, Andhra Pradesh has made Bharat proud by its immense contribution to nation-building. May the state touch new heights of development,” he said.

Expressing heartfelt greetings to the “sisters and brothers” in Karnataka on “Rajyotsava”, the home minister said that as proud inheritors of a glorious heritage, the people of Karnataka had contributed immensely to enhancing the nation’s pride.

“Praying for the state’s continued progress,” he said.

Conveying warm greetings to the people of Kerala on the occasion of the state’s formation day, also known as “Piravi”, Shah said Kerala had strengthened Bharat over the years by leveraging its unique cultural heritage.

“May God bless the state to prosper further,” he said.

Extending greetings to the residents of “Veerbhoomi” Haryana on its foundation day, the home minister said the hardworking farmers of the state, the soldiers dedicated to the nation’s defence, and the energetic sportspersons were playing a leading role in accelerating the country’s development journey.

They are making the country secure and bringing glory to it on global platforms, he said.

“The way Haryana has been progressing on the path of development and progress for the last decade, I wish that this journey of prosperity continues uninterrupted,” he said in Hindi.

Shah also conveyed his greetings to the people of Chhattisgarh, which he said was full of the beauty of tribal culture and mineral wealth.

“I wish that the journey of preservation and promotion of tribal culture and art in Chhattisgarh continues at an uninterrupted pace and the state reaches the pinnacle of development and progress,” he said.

The home minister extended greetings to “all the sisters and brothers” of Madhya Pradesh, which he called the land of cultural centres, spiritual heritage and natural beauty.

“Madhya Pradesh is witnessing a golden period of preservation of its rich cultural heritage and public welfare works. I wish for all round development of the people of the state,” he said.