Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the occasion of Gujarat Day and Maharashtra Day. (Image: shutterstock)
On this day in 1960, on the basis of language, the former state of Bombay was separated and two states were formed – Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Monday, congratulated the people of Maharashtra and Gujarat on the foundation day of both the states. In a tweet the PM said: “Happy Maharashtra Day. The state is blessed with a great culture and hardworking people who have enriched the national progress in various fields. I pray for the continued progress of Maharashtra in the years to come. He also tweeted in Marathi.
Best wishes on Maharashtra Day. The state is blessed with a great culture and hardworking people who have enriched the national progress in various fields. I pray for the continued progress of Maharashtra in the years to come.- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 1, 2023
Happy Maharashtra Day. The state’s great culture and the hardworking people who enrich the nation’s progress in various fields are blessed. I wish that Maharashtra continues to progress in future. – Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 1, 2023
Greeting the people of Gujarat, the PM tweeted: “Greetings on Gujarat Foundation Day. Gujarat has left its mark due to its all-round progress as well as its unique culture. I pray that the state continues to scale new heights of development in the times to come. PM also congratulated in Gujarati
Congratulations on Gujarat Foundation Day. Gujarat has left its mark due to its all-round progress as well as its unique culture. I pray that the state continues to scale new heights of development in the times to come.- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 1, 2023
Gujarat Sahapana Divivasni Hardik Shashank Smallpox….! Gujrat raziya tana sarvge vivikisan sen-saha this is when agwayi senkten karan a n n n anni gag jhti k re g.h.h.p.r.a.g. In years the development kept scaling new heights.
Jai ji Guruji Gurut!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 1, 2023
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On this day in 1960, the erstwhile state of Bombay was bifurcated on linguistic grounds and two states were formed – Maharashtra and Gujarat.
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The day is celebrated in both the states with many parades, events and celebrations in the two states. In Maharashtra, the main function is held at Shivaji Park in Dadar. And in Gujarat, the main event is held at the Sabarmati Falls. These events highlight the culture and traditions of both the states. This day is declared a public holiday in Maharashtra.
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