President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the people of Maharashtra and Gujarat on the formation day of their states. Gujarat and Maharashtra were formed on May 1, 1960 following the bifurcation of the erstwhile state of Bombay on linguistic grounds.
“This land of sons like Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, who gave the message of peace and non-violence to the world, and Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who united India, has always shown the way to humanity,” President Murmu said.
Greeting the people of Gujarat, PM said, “The state has distinguished itself for its culture, spirit of enterprise and dynamism. The people of Gujarat have excelled in various fields. May the state keep attaining new heights of progress.”
The people of Gujarat have increased India’s prestige across the world on the strength of their talent, dedication and hard work, she said.
“I am confident that Gujarat will set new standards of progress and will make a significant contribution in making India a world power,” President said. In another post, the President extended her best wishes to all the people of Maharashtra.
“The people of this land of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj have always had the spirit of patriotism and the courage to fight against injustice,” she said in the post in Hindi. Great personalities like Jyotiba Phule, Savitribai Phule and Mahadev Govind Ranade, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Gopalkrishna Gokhale and Baba Saheb Ambedkar have given a new direction to the society, she said.
“Maharashtra will play an important role in making India a developed nation. I wish happiness and prosperity to this state and its residents,” the President added. In his social media post, Modi said Maharashtra has always played a vital role in India’s development. He said when one thinks of Maharashtra, “its glorious history and the courage of the people come to our mind”.
Referring to Maharashtra, Dhankhar said the state’s legacy of social reform, cultural vibrancy, and economic leadership remains a source of national pride.
The state remains a strong pillar of progress and at the same time has remained connected to its roots, the prime minister said. “My best wishes for the state’s progress,” he said.
In his message, the vice president said the land of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Gujarat continues to inspire through its legacy of leadership, resilience and innovation.