PM Narendra Modi Greets People of Gujarat, Maharashtra on Their Statehood Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the occasion of Gujarat Day and Maharashtra Day. (Image: Shutterstock)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the occasion of Gujarat Day and Maharashtra Day. (Image: Shutterstock)

It was on this day in the year 1960 that the former state of Bombay was segregated on a linguistic basis and two states were formed — Maharashtra and Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted people of Maharashtra and Gujarat on the foundation day of the two states. In a Tweet the PM said: “Best wishes on Maharashtra Day. The state is blessed with a great culture and hardworking people who have enriched national progress across different sectors. I pray for the continued progress of Maharashtra in the years to come.” He also tweeted in Marathi.

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Extending his wishes to the people of Gujarat, PM tweeted: “Greetings on Gujarat Sthapana Diwas. Gujarat has made a 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 ahead.” PM also extended his greetings in Gujarati.

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It was on this day in the year 1960 that the former state of Bombay was segregated on a linguistic basis and two states were formed — Maharashtra and Gujarat.

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The day is celebrated in the two states with multiple parades, events, and ceremonies across the two states. In Maharashtra, the main function is organised at Shivaji Park in Dadar. And in Gujarat, the main event is held at the Sabarmati Waterfalls. The events highlight the culture and the traditions of the two states. In Maharashtra, the day is declared a public holiday.

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