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Maharashtra Day 2023: Why is it celebrated, history and significance

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: April 29, 2023 17:25 IST

Maharashtra Day, commonly known as Maharashtra Din is a state holiday in the Indian state of Maharashtra, commemorating the ...

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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 from the division of the Bombay State on 1 May 1960.

Every year the Government of Maharashtra issues a notification declaring the 1st of May to be a public holiday to be celebrated as Maharashtra Day. This holiday applies to all the schools, offices and companies under the jurisdiction of the State and central Government celebrate this day by organising various programmes. In the year 1960, Maharashtra and Gujarat were carved out of the state of Bombay under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. The state of Maharashtra came into existence on this day - 62 years ago - after major protests by Marathi speaking people for a separate state.

On May 1st, in the year 1960, the Bombay Reorganization Act arrived into impact. This accomplishment was a development of numerous demonstrations and actions that required an invention of a unique state. This request for an individual state was 1st created by The Sanyukt Maharashtra Andolan. To honor the day, an occasion is yearly classified at the Shivaji Park in Dadar in Mumbai city. During the occasion, Mumbai Police, the Governor of the state, and other prominent characters of the state arrive jointly.

Beneath ordinary cases, different artistic agendas and general assemblages would have been organized to glorify the civilization and practice of Maharashtra. Typically, the day is a general break as all academies, banks, and governance headquarters are closed on this day. Additionally, several organizations furthermore maintain standard affairs to reward individuals like doctors, police officers, academicians, and sports individuals who are creating the state proud with their grants in their respective fields.

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