Prime Minister Narendra MoPresident Draupadi Murmu and I congratulated citizens on the State Formation Day of India on Monday; Maharashtra and Gujarat. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said that Maharashtra is “blessed with a great culture and hardworking people” who have enriched the national progress in various fields.
PM Modi greeted the people
He tweeted, “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 Maharashtra’s continued progress in the years to come.”
He said in another tweet, “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 this state continues to touch new heights of development in the times to come.
President’s Tweet on Maharashtra Day
President Draupadi Murmu also congratulated the citizens, especially the residents of Gujarat and Maharashtra, on the foundation day of the two states.
“On Gujarat Day, I extend my heartiest greetings to all the countrymen, especially to all the residents of the state. The land of Gujarat is the land of great personalities like Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel.” The enterprising and progressive people here have contributed. Importantly for the development of the country. I wish that Gujarat continues to move forward on the path of progress and the happiness and prosperity of the residents of the state increase.
In another tweet, he greeted people on Maharashtra’s Foundation Day. This land of saints, brave fighters, artists and people who have left an indelible mark of their talent and contribution in other fields has been the birthplace and workplace of personalities like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar. I wish for the continuous progress of the country. A bright future for the state as well as all Maharashtrians,” Murmu said in a tweet in Hindi and Marathi.
Why is Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Foundation Day celebrated?
Gujarat and Maharashtra were formed on this day in 1960 after bifurcation of the erstwhile Bombay State on linguistic basis.
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