"People of Gujarat have excelled in various fields," PM Modi extends greetings on Gujarat Day

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the people of Gujarat on the occasion of their Statehood Day.
PM Modi lauded the state for its rich culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and dynamism, noting that Gujaratis have excelled in various fields.

On the proud occasion of their Statehood Day, my best wishes to the people of Gujarat. The state has distinguished itself for its culture, spirit of enterprise and dynamism. The people of Gujarat have excelled in various fields. May the state keep attaining new heights of…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 1, 2025

In his X post, he wrote, "On the proud occasion of their Statehood Day, my best wishes to the people of Gujarat. The state has distinguished itself for its culture, spirit of enterprise and dynamism. The people of Gujarat have excelled in various fields. May the state keep attaining new heights of progress."
Earlier today, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Gujarat on the occasion of Gujarat Day, lauding the state's rich natural resources, historical and cultural heritage, and warm hospitality.

વૈવિધ્યસભર કુદરતી સંપદા, ઐતિહાસિક સાંસ્કૃતિક વારસો અને આતિથ્ય માટે પ્રસિદ્ધ ગુજરાતના સૌ બહેનો અને ભાઈઓને ગુજરાત દિવસની અનેકાનેક શુભેચ્છાઓ.

ગુજરાતે હંમેશા પોતાની પ્રતિભા, પરિશ્રમ તેમજ વ્યવહારુ કુશળતા થી વિશ્વભરના લોકોને આકર્ષિત કર્યા છે. ભક્તિ ચળવળથી લઈને સ્વતંત્રતા ચળવળ અને…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 1, 2025

In a post on X, he wrote, "Many greetings on Gujarat Day to all the sisters and brothers of Gujarat, famous for its diverse natural resources, historical and cultural heritage, and hospitality. Gujarat has always attracted people from all over the world with its talent, hard work and practical skills. I pray to Dada Somnath for the continued progress and upliftment of the people of Gujarat, who have made pioneering contributions to nation building from the Bhakti movement to the freedom movement and modern times."
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also extended warm greetings to all Gujaratis on Gujarat State Foundation Day, also known as 'Gujarat Gaurav Diwas', celebrating the state's rich legacy and contributions.

Highlighting the significance of this year's Gujarat Gaurav Diwas, Patel announced a roadmap to mark the decade from 2025 to 2035 as the "Utkarsh Gujarat Diamond Festival," via X, culminating in the Diamond Jubilee of Gujarat's formation in 2035.
May 1 is celebrated as the foundation day of Maharashtra and Gujarat, commemorating the establishment of the two states. Gujarat and Maharashtra were formed in 1960, following the division of the state of Bombay after the passage of the Bombay Reorganisation Act, which came into effect on May 1, 1960. (ANI)