Lauding the three Northeastern states of Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya on their 50th anniversary of gaining statehoodship,PM Narendra Modi said that improvements in connectivity and infrastructure had pivoted the states into connectivity hubs, well placed for fast-paced development.
He also said the "double engine government" (where the same party was ruling at the centre and the state) had ensured "journey towards fast-paced development. Obstacles that existed have been removed." All three states have either a BJP government or a BJP-backed government.