Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day observed on 1 May
Maharashtra and Gujarat marked their statehood days on 1 May 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeting the people of both states; the two states were formed on 1 May 1960 under the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960.
Summary
Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day were observed on 1 May 2026, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the people of both states, praising Maharashtra's social awakening and cultural richness and Gujarat's enterprising spirit. Both states were created on 1 May 1960, the appointed day under the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960, enacted by Parliament on 25 April 1960. The Act formed the new State of Gujarat from the Gujarati-speaking districts of Bombay State, and the residuary State of Bombay became the State of Maharashtra.
Key facts
- Observed
- 1 May 2026 – Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day
- Formation
- 1 May 1960
- Law
- Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 (enacted 25 April 1960)
- Gujarat
- New State formed from districts of Bombay State
- Maharashtra
- Residuary State of Bombay renamed
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Maharashtra and Gujarat, which celebrate their statehood day on 1 May, were formed in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 1960
Both states were formed on 1 May 1960 under the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960.
Under the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960, which of the following is correct?
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Correct answer: A — A new State of Gujarat was formed, and the residuary State of Bombay came to be known as Maharashtra.
Section 3 of the Act formed the new State of Gujarat from specified territories of Bombay State, and the residuary State of Bombay became the State of Maharashtra, with effect from 1 May 1960.