Himachal holds special identity due to rich traditions: PM Modi, CM Sukhu extend Himachal day greetings

April 15, 2026

New Delhi:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Himachal Day and prayed for the prosperous future of the state. Himachal Pradesh Day is observed every year on April 15 to commemorate the establishment of the state on the same day in 1948, as a Chief Commissioner’s province.

This state was created by merging 30 princely states, subsequently becoming a Part C state in 1950, a Union Territory in 1956, and ultimately gaining full statehood as the 18th Indian state on January 25, 1971.

समस्त हिमाचलवासियों को हिमाचल दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। यह पावन देवभूमि अपनी समृद्ध परंपराओं, अनुपम सांस्कृतिक धरोहर और यहां के लोगों की कर्मठता, कर्तव्यनिष्ठा और विनम्रता के कारण विशेष पहचान रखती है। इस पुनीत अवसर पर मैं प्रदेश के सभी परिवारजनों के उज्ज्वल भविष्य की कामना करता…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 15, 2026

Taking to X, PM Modi said, “Heartfelt greetings of Himachal Day to all the residents of Himachal. This sacred Devbhoomi holds a special identity due to its rich traditions, unparalleled cultural heritage, and the diligence, sense of duty, and humility of the people here. On this auspicious occasion, I pray for a bright future for all the families of the state.” Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took to social media and wished the people of the state on the Foundation Day.

In a post on X, Shah said, “Heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on the Foundation Day of Devbhoomi Himachal Pradesh, enriched with natural beauty and cultural splendour. I wish that Himachal Pradesh, renowned for its tradition of peace, simplicity, and ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’, continues to advance on the path of development and good governance. May the blessings of Maa Brahjeshwari be upon the welfare of the people of the state.”

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu also took to X and extended warm wishes on the occasion. “Your faith in this continuous journey of Himachal Pradesh’s development is our greatest strength. It is this very faith that is steadily propelling the state towards self-reliance and prosperity,” CM Sukhu said in the post.

जनसेवा हमारे संकल्पों की नींव है और जनकल्याण हमारे जीवन का मुख्य उद्देश्य है। हम हिमाचल प्रदेश को विकास के साथ-साथ संवेदनशील, आत्मनिर्भर और निरंतर आगे बढ़ने वाला राज्य बनाने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध हैं।

यह अवसर हमें अपने कर्तव्यों के प्रति अधिक जागरूक, समाज के प्रति अधिक जिम्मेदार और… pic.twitter.com/vr85O3PDfC

— Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (@SukhuSukhvinder) April 15, 2026

“The schemes driven by the objective of public welfare are bringing positive changes in the lives of every section of society, thereby infusing new momentum into development. I am fully confident that with your continued cooperation, Himachal Pradesh will keep achieving new heights in the future. Heartfelt wishes to all on Himachal Day,” the Chief Minister added.