10 interesting facts about Maharashtra Day

A look at some interesting facts and trivia about Maharashtra Day or Maharashtra Diwas

On the occasion of Maharashtra Day, also known as Maharashtra Diwas and Maharashtra Din a look at some interesting facts and trivia about the annual observance...

• Maharashtra Day marks the formation of the state of Maharashtra from the division of the Bombay State on 1 May 1960.
• Maharashtra Day is commonly associated with parades and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history and traditions of Maharashtra.
• The state of Maharashtra and Gujarat were formed after the Sanyukta Maharashtra Samiti were part of a movement to divide the Bombay State into two states; one composed of areas where people primarily spoke Gujarati and Kutchhi and the other where people primarily spoke Marathi and Konkani.

Governor of Maharashtra C Vidyasagar Rao during the parade on Maharashtra Day 2015

• The Maharashtra Day, which falls on May 1, annually is a public holiday as declared by the Government of Maharashtra.
• The Marathi language Wikipedia was unveiled on Maharashtra Day 2003.
• The Golden Jubilee celebrations for Maharashtra Day were conducted across the state on May 1, 2011.
• A parade his held annually on Maharashtra Day followed by a speech by the Governor of Maharashtra.
• Indians across the state are prohibited from buying liquor on Maharashtra Day, but foreigners are exempted from this.
• On Maharashtra Day, Various new projects and schemes are launched by the state government and private sector.
• Schools, offices and companies under the jurisdiction of the State and central Government observe a holiday on Maharashtra Day.

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