50th Statehood Day of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura

On 21st January, 2022, three North east States-Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura celebrated their 50th Statehood day.

The three States were formed in 1972 with the enactment of North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.

Manipur

  • In 1824, the ruler of Manipur entered into a subsidiary alliance with the British Empire in the Indian subcontinent, which became responsible for Manipur's external defence.
  • The British recognised that the state remained internally self-governing, as a princely state.
  • The Manipur State Constitution Act of 1947 established a democratic form of government, with the Maharaja continuing as the head of state.
  • Maharaja Bodhchandra was summoned to Shillong, to merge ....
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