Praying for prosperity of the state, PM Modi extends warm wishes on Maharashtra Day!

NewsBharati    01-May-2020 12:08:35 PM
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Mumbai, May 1: Prime Minister narendra Modi on Friday extended his warm wishes to the people of Maharashtra marking the Maharashtra Divas, May 1. "My best wishes to the brothers and sisters of Maharashtra on the occasion of Maharashtra Day. India is proud of Maharashtra's significant contribution to the country's development. I pray for the progress and prosperity of the kingdom in the years to come. Jai Maharashtra", he tweeted.
 
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He also wished Gujaratis a Happy State Establishment Day! "The people of Gujarat are known for their manhood. Gujaratis have made special contributions in many fields. Gujarat is always on the cusp of new peaks of achievements ... Jai Jai Garvi Gujarat", he added. The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 defined boundaries for the states within India on the basis of languages. The Bombay State that was formed as a consequence of this act, however, was composed of different areas where different languages were spoken; Marathi, Gujarati, Kutchi and Konkani.
The Sanyukta Maharashtra Samiti was at the forefront of the movement to divide the Bombay State into two states; one composed of areas where people primarily spoke Gujarati and Kutchhi and the other where people primarily spoke Marathi and Konkani. The state of Maharashtra and Gujarat were formed as a result of this movement according to the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 enacted by the Parliament of India on 25 April 1960. The act came into effect on 1 May 1960, hence the reason of annual celebration.
 
Maharashtra Day, commonly known as Maharashtra Din, is a state holiday in the Indian state of Maharashtra, commemorating the formation of the state of Maharashtra United with the Mumbai on 1 May 1960. It is commonly associated with parades and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history and traditions of Maharashtra.