Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Nation Celebrates Himachal Pradesh's 56th Statehood Day
Himachal Pradesh celebrated its 56th Statehood Day on January 25, 2024.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu wished the people and honored the state's history and leaders.
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended their wishes, praising the state's culture and traditions.
They all wished for a bright future and prosperity for the state.
The day marks the state's journey to achieving full autonomy in 1971.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu extended greetings on Himachal Pradesh's 56th Statehood Day.
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the state's culture and traditions and wished for a bright future.
The day commemorates Himachal Pradesh's journey to achieving full statehood on January 25, 1971.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda also extended their wishes and praised the state's natural beauty and cultural pride.
Both leaders encouraged the people to draw inspiration from the state's past and work towards a 'green and prosperous Himachal.'
- Who
- Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other union ministers
- What
- Extended greetings and praised the state's culture and traditions on Himachal Pradesh's 56th Statehood Day
- When
- January 24, 2024
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To celebrate the state's formation and honor its history and leaders
Government Leaders
Opposition Leaders
Celebration of Statehood Day
Government Leaders
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu extended greetings and honored the state's history and leaders.
Opposition Leaders
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other union ministers extended their wishes and praised the state's culture and traditions.
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Occasion
- 56th Statehood Day
- Governor
- Shiv Pratap Shukla
- Chief Minister
- Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- Date of Statehood
- January 25, 1971
- Key Figure Honored
- Dr YS Parmar
- President's Message
- Extended congratulations and praised the state's spiritual traditions and valour.
- Prime Minister's Message
- Wished for a bright future and prosperity for the state.
Sources
Governor Shukla, CM Sukhu extend greetings on Himachal’s 56th Statehood Day
Himachal Pradesh will continue to play important role in nation-building: President Murmu on statehood day
Wish for golden future of Himachal Pradesh: Prez Murmu, PM Modi on Statehood Day
CM Sukhu announces agro panel for Himachal on Statehood Day; vows to pay arrears to pensioners