Gujarat Day 2026: Why May 1 Is Special for Gujarat and Maharashtra
Gujarat Day is celebrated every year on May 1 because the state of Gujarat was officially formed on this date in 1960. The old Bombay State was divided on linguistic lines, creating Gujarat for Gujarati-speaking regions and Maharashtra for Marathi-speaking regions. The Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 came into effect on May 1, 1960, which is … Read more