India, Feb. 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wrote a letter to Chief Minister Pema Khandu on the occasion of the Statehood Day of Arunachal Pradesh, saying that with a name that befits its geographical location, this is the State where the sun rises first in the country.

Modi said it is only fitting that the land which greets the dawn before the rest of India is also filled with radiant patriotism and spirit.

"One of the things that has always amazed me about Arunachal Pradesh is the tradition of people greeting one another with 'Jai Hind'. To me, this is a living affirmation of national pride and unity," he said in the letter.

The PM said Arunachal Pradesh is home to vibrant tribal communities and each of these communities...