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PM Modi, Prez Murmu And CM Eknath Shinde Extend Greetings On Maharashtra, Gujarat Formation Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu and Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde extended greetings to people on the formation day of Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted people on the formation day of Maharashtra and Gujarat. PM Modi took to Twitter and wrote, "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." In another tweet, he said, "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." Both states were formed on this day in 1960 following the bifurcation of the erstwhile state of Bombay on linguistic grounds.

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday also greeted citizens, especially the residents of Gujarat and Maharashtra, on the formation 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 significantly to 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 grow," she said in a tweet in Hindi and Gujarati.

In another tweet, she conveyed her greetings to people Maharashtra's foundation day. "This land of saints, brave fighters, artists and people who 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 the continued progress of the state as well as a bright future for all Maharashtrians," Murmu said in a tweet in Hindi and Marathi. Gujarat and Maharashtra were formed on this day in 1960 following the bifurcation of the erstwhile state of Bombay on linguistic grounds. 

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis unfurled the national flag at Kasturchand Park in Nagpur on the occasion of 63rd Maharashtra Foundation Day.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde also paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement at Hutatma Chowk on the occasion of 63rd Maharashtra Foundation Day.

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