Maharashtra Foundation Day History

Maharashtra Day 2023: On this day in 1960, the Bombay Reorganisation Act came into effect, creating Maharashtra, following many protests in support of the new state.

The Uttar Pradesh government celebrated 'UP Diwas', the state's foundation day for the first time today. In 1950, erstwhile United Provinces was rechristened Uttar Pradesh, but the story of how it got its name is less-known. Governor Ram Naik floated the proposal to mark UP Divas on the lines of Maharashtra Day so that people know the history and c...

Today Maharashtra will celebrate the 57 years of its formation. The state was formed on May 1, 1960. Each year Maharashtra Day is commemorated by a parade at Shivaji Park in Dadar where the Governor of Maharashtra gives a speech. The State Reserve Police Force or SRPF, Mumbai Police, Home Guards take part in this parade. The day is marked with vari...

Maharashtra Day 2023: On this day in 1960, the Bombay Reorganisation Act came into effect, creating Maharashtra, following many protests in support of the new state.

The Uttar Pradesh government celebrated 'UP Diwas', the state's foundation day for the first time today. In 1950, erstwhile United Provinces was rechristened Uttar Pradesh, but the story of how it got its name is less-known. Governor Ram Naik floated the proposal to mark UP Divas on the lines of Maharashtra Day so that people know the history and c...

Today Maharashtra will celebrate the 57 years of its formation. The state was formed on May 1, 1960. Each year Maharashtra Day is commemorated by a parade at Shivaji Park in Dadar where the Governor of Maharashtra gives a speech. The State Reserve Police Force or SRPF, Mumbai Police, Home Guards take part in this parade. The day is marked with vari...