Which States of North East India comprise the 'Land of seven sisters'?

North East India is also commonly referred to as the ‘Land of seven sisters’. But have you ever wondered which states of North East India comprise the ‘Land of seven sisters’?

Which States of North East India comprise the ‘Land of seven sisters’?

The “Land of the Seven Sisters” is a nickname for the seven northeastern states of India:

1) Arunachal Pradesh, 2) Assam, 3) Manipur, 4) Meghalaya, 5) Mizoram, 6) Nagaland, and 7) Tripura.

The term “Land of the Seven Sisters” was coined by journalist Jyoti Prasad Saikia in 1972 during a radio talk show. Jyoti Prasad Saikia later wrote a book about the commonalities and interdependence of the seven northeastern states of India, which popularize the nickname more.

Does ‘Land of seven sisters’ include Sikkim?

The states in the North East of India is also commonly referred to as the ‘Land of seven sisters‘.
But the North East India comprises of eight states actually – 1) Arunachal Pradesh, 2) Assam, 3) Manipur, 4) Meghalaya, 5) Mizoram, 6) Nagaland, 7) Tripura, 8) Sikkim

So, if you are wondering which state is not included in the ‘Land of seven sisters’, then it’s Sikkim. Here is why.

The term “Land of the Seven Sisters” refers to the seven contiguous states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.

Sikkim, though a North Eastern State, is not contiguous with the Seven Sister States of North East India.

Sikkim is sometimes referred to as the “Brother” of the Seven Sisters.

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Besides, the term “Land of the Seven Sisters” was coined by journalist Jyoti Prasad Saikia in 1972. Sikkim became part of India only in 1975, after merging with the Indian union. Sikkim’s history and political journey are different from the other seven states.

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