Maharashtra Day 1st May

Gateway of India

Maharashtra day – We all know that May 1st is another holiday, but how many of us really know the reason for this holiday? For many people, it’s a tricky question. Their answer varies from a dry day, Shivaji Maharaja’s birthday, or simply the beginning of summer vacation. But the real reason lies in the formation of our State Maharashtra. This day is celebrated as ‘Maharashtra Day’ or ‘Maharashtra Divas.’ This day is also celebrated as ‘International Workers Day or Labour Day. An act was passed in the year 1956 called the States Recognition Act, which defined boundaries for the Indian …

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