PM Modi, leaders greet Maharashtra, Gujarat on statehood day | Tributes, development pledges mark celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several political leaders on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Maharashtra and Gujarat on the occasion of the two states' foundation day, marking 64 years since their formation from the erstwhile Bombay state in 1960. In messages posted on X, Modi hailed the cultural richness and development trajectory of both western states. For Maharashtra, he noted its "glorious history" and the enduring courage of its people, calling the state "a strong pillar of progress" that has remained connected to its roots. “My best wishes for the state’s continued development,” he said.

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