Arunachal Pradesh:
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Prime Minister of India extended his wishes to the people of Arunachal Pradesh on its 36th Statehood Day.
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Through the 55th amendment to the Indian Constitution in 1986, Arunachal Pradesh became the 24th state of the Indian Union on 20th February, 1987.
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Historical Background:
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During the British Colonial Rule, until 1972, the state was named as the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA).
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On 20th January, 1972, it became a Union Territory and was named Arunachal Pradesh. It was granted statehood by the State of Arunachal Pradesh Act, 1986.
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The state was formed out of Assam in the year 1987.
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Geographical location:
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In the west, Arunachal Pradesh is bordered by Bhutan and in the north falls the Tibetan region of China.
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In the South Eastern region falls Nagaland and Myanmar and to the southwestern region falls Assam.
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