On Gujarat, Maharashtra Day, Leaders Extend Wishes

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders on Tuesday wished the people of Gujarat, and Maharashtra on their Statehood Day. May 1 marks the day when Maharashtra and Gujarat came into existence and are marked as Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day. It was on this day in 1960 when the states were formed on linguistic grounds.

"On the occasion of Gujarat Day, warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Gujarat. May the state scale newer heights of development in the years to come," President Kovind tweeted.

On the occasion of Gujarat Day, warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Gujarat. May the state scale newer heights of development in the years to come #PresidentKovind

- President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) May 1, 2018

"On Maharashtra Day, greetings and good wishes to the people of Maharashtra. May the state continue to prosper and develop in the years to come," he said in another tweet.

On Maharashtra Day, greetings and good wishes to the people of Maharashtra. May the state continue to prosper and develop in the years to come #PresidentKovind

- President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) May 1, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took to Twitter to wish people of the two states on the occasion. He said people of Gujarat were known for their simplicity and entrepreneurial zeal.

"Gujarat has made a significant contribution in our nation's history, especially during the freedom movement. May Gujarat continue to add impetus to India's progress," he tweeted.

Greetings on Gujarat Diwas. The state's people are known for their simplicity and entrepreneurial zeal. Gujarat has made a significant contribution in our nation's history, especially during the freedom movement. May Gujarat continue to add impetus to India's progress.

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 1, 2018

Extending his greetings to Maharashtra, he said, "I pray for the continued progress and prosperity of Maharashtra. May the state scale new heights and keep contributing to the development journey of our nation."

Best wishes to the people of Maharashtra on their Statehood Day. I pray for the continued progress and prosperity of Maharashtra. May the state scale new heights and keep contributing to the development journey of our nation.

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 1, 2018

"I am sure the collective efforts of BJP Government in the State and at the Centre will put Maharashtra in new growth trajectory. Happy #MaharashtraDay," tweeted BJP leader Prakash Javadekar.

Assam Chief Minster Sarbananda Sonowal tweeted, "Greetings to the people of Maharashtra on their Statehood Day. May the State continue to scale more heights of development. #MaharashtraDay @CMOMaharashtra @Dev_Fadnavis."

All major markets including the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE), forex, money, bullion, metals, oilseeds, spices and sugar will be closed today on account of Maharashtra Day.