November 1st State Formation Day: Kerala, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka were formed.
On November 1 today, several Indian states including Kerala, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka were formed. The day is thus recognised as Statehood Day of State Formation Day. While Karnataka and Kerala were formed in 1956, Haryana was formed in 1966. On Kannada Rajyotsava or Kannada Day, also known as Karnataka Formation Day, all the Kannada language-speaking regions of South India were merged to form the state of Karnataka. On State Formation Day, celebrated as "Rajyotsava", Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other political leaders tweeted about the contribution of the states and wished for their prosperity.
"The state's natural beauty and people's warm-hearted nature are well known. Praying for Karnataka's development in the times to come," PM Modi tweeted on Kannada Rajyotsava 2019 or Karnataka statehood day.
PM Modi referred Haryana as a land of courage, skill, soldiers and farmers. He said Haryana is a mix of ancient culture and new technology which is contributing to the nation's growth.
Wishing the people of Madhya Pradesh on its statehood day, the Prime Minister wished the state success.
"On Kerala Piravi day, greetings to my sisters and brothers of Kerala. People from this state have made remarkable contributions to the nation. May the people of the state be happy and prosperous," PM Modi tweeted.
On Chhattisgarh Statehood Day,PM Modi tweeted for the progress of the state.
Several other leaders also tweeted on State Formation Day of the five states.
Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted congratulatory messages for the people of these states on State Formation Day.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also poured congratulatory messages for several states on State Formation Day.
"Greetings and best wishes to the people of Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, on their formation day. May these states prosper more leading to joy and peace in the lives of all.," the Chief Minister tweeted.
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal wrote on Twitter, "Due to hard work and dedication of the people, the state has left an indelible mark in India as well as the world."
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday wished people of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala and Puducherry on their statehood day.
"My best wishes to the people of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Punjab and Haryana on their state formation day. The support and progress of every state has helped for India.Let us take a pledge to make our own states prosperous.
"My best wishes to the people of Karnataka, Kerala and Puducherry on the State Formation day. The idea of India celebrates our collective strength in diversity. On this occasion, I honour the unsung heroes whose struggles established the Indian States and cemented our common bonds," he said in a Facebook post.