New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his wishes to Arunachal and Mizoram on Statehood Day.

"On Arunachal Pradesh`s Statehood Day , my greetings to people of the state. I pray for the state`s overall development in the coming years," Prime Minister Modi said in a tweet.

"Best wishes to the wonderful people of Mizoram on their Statehood Day. May Mizoram scale new heights of progress in the years to come," he added.

Extending his wishes to the newly formed government in Arunachal Pradesh, Prime Minister Modi said: "My best wishes to the new Government of Arunachal Pradesh in fulfilling the expectations and aspirations of the people."