Pride swelled across Himachal Pradesh on Sunday for its 53rd Full Statehood Day, with festivities echoing from Shimla’s ridges to remote hamlets. President Droupadi Murmu’s benediction spearheaded a cascade of national goodwill, envisioning a gleaming horizon.
The President’s words, posted on Rashtrapati Bhavan’s X, read: ‘Warmest greetings on Himachal Pradesh Full Statehood Day to every resident. Endowed as Devbhoomi by pious legacies and Veerbhoomi by gallant chronicles, this paradise teems with nature’s prodigies, enchanting the world. I repose faith in Himachal’s tireless folk upholding key stakes in country’s forging and safeguarding. Auguring a lustrous future for all.’
Prime Minister Modi’s post evoked familial bonds: ‘Abundant Statehood Day wishes to nature-culture fused Himachal family. Their genius and grit perpetually nurture India. Seeking their golden tomorrow and Devbhoomi’s thriving bounty.’
Om Birla, Lok Sabha Speaker, waxed poetic: ‘Hearty cheers to Himalayan haven Devbhoomi Himachal on Statehood Day. World-acclaimed for verdant splendor, calm environs, cultural mosaic, hearty hospitality, and pious customs—may it surge in perpetual progress, plenitude, and poise, with people burnishing Himachal’s glory in health and mirth.’
JP Nadda of BJP affirmed: ‘Festive greetings to Devbhoomi’s blessed with peerless beauty and heritage on Foundation Day. Divine wishes for endless advancement, prosperity, and glory.’
January 25 commemorates 1971’s parliamentary act granting statehood, ending Union Territory status. Amid apple orchards, roaring rivers, and ancient temples, celebrations featured rallies, folk dances, and oaths of allegiance. Leaders’ harmonious overtures spotlight Himachal’s strategic import—border sentinel, green energy pioneer, tourism magnet—while pledging support for its ambitious visions in education, infrastructure, and eco-tourism. This Statehood Day reaffirms Himachal’s indelible imprint on India’s tapestry.