New Delhi: On Maharashtra Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent his best wishes and noted that the state is endowed with a wonderful culture and diligent citizens who have enriched national progress in a variety of fields. Greetings on Maharashtra Day, Modi said on Twitter. The state is fortunate to have a wonderful culture and diligent citizens who have enhanced national progress in a variety of fields. In the coming years, may Maharashtra continue to advance, I pray. Eknath Shinde, the chief minister of Maharashtra, presented floral tributes to the heroic souls who gave their lives to build Maharashtra on this day, the 63rd Maharashtra Day. The celebration of Maharashtra Day, sometimes referred to as Maharashtra Diwas, commemorates the linguistic division of the "Bombay" state into Gujarat and Maharashtra. A number of demonstrations and initiatives that called for the establishment of a separate state led to the passing of the Bombay Reorganisation Act on May 1, 1960. Devendra Fadnavis, the deputy chief minister, tweeted, "Happy Maharashtra Day to all! May Maharashtra prosper forever and let us be proud of our history. I salute Maharashtra. Greetings for Gujarat Sthapana Diwas, PM Modi also sent his greetings to the state's residents today. Gujarat has become well-known for both its overall development and its own culture. I want God to help the state reach unprecedented levels of development in the coming years. To honour labourers and the working classes, May 1 is also recognised as International Workers' Day. Maharashtra Day 2023: Looking Maharashtra Day at a glance May Day or Labour Day around the world in 2023