Himachal Pradesh is celebrating its 48th Full Statehood day . It was on this day in 1971, Himachal Pradesh was declared as an 18th state of the Indian Union. The state-level function will be held in Aani Sub Division of Kullu district, where Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur will unfurl tri colour and take the salute from police, home-guards, NCC cadets and students.