PM wishes Goa on its statehood day

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New Delhi (NVI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted the people of Goa on the occasion of their 32nd statehood day.

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote, “Greetings to the people of Goa on the occasion of their Statehood Day. Goa is a land of scenic beauty and warm-hearted people.

“The state is enriching India’s development trajectory in many sectors. I pray for Goa’s continued progress in the years to come,” PM added.

President Ram Nath Kovind also greeted people of Goa on this special day, “Greetings to the people of Goa on statehood day. Goa is renowned for its spectacular natural beauty and a vibrant culture,” the President tweeted.

“The people of Goa are known for their warm hospitality, harmony & spirit of brotherhood. May this beautiful state continue to prosper in the years to come,” he added.

On this day in 1987, Goa became the 25th state of the Indian Union. Before this, Goa, along with Daman and Diu, was a Union Territory and did not have full statehood.