New Delhi [India], May. 01 (NT): As people of Maharashtra and Gujarat are celebrating their respective statehood day, President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the nation.

President Kovind on his official Twitter handle said, " On Maharashtra Day, greetings and good wishes to the people of Maharashtra. May the state continue to prosper and develop in the years to come #PresidentKovind"

"On the occasion of Gujarat Day, warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Gujarat. May the state scale newer heights of development in the years to come #PresidentKovind," Pres Kovind greeted in another tweet.

Prime Minister Modi also on his official Twitter extended his greetings and said, "Greetings on Gujarat Diwas. The state's people are known for their simplicity and entrepreneurial zeal. Gujarat has made a significant contribution in our nation's history, especially during the freedom movement. May Gujarat continue to add impetus to India's progress."

"Best wishes to the people of Maharashtra on their Statehood Day. I pray for the continued progress and prosperity of Maharashtra. May the state scale new heights and keep contributing to the development journey of our nation," Prime Minister Modi extended best wishes in another tweet.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra Day parade was held at Mumbai's Shivaji Park to celebrate the formation of the state of Maharashtrain the presence of Governor C. Vidya Sagar Rao .

May 1 observes the day when Maharashtra and Gujarat were formed in 1960 on linguistic grounds. (NT)