Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

Gujarat Foundation Day, or Gujarat Sthapana Divas, is celebrated annually on May 1 to mark the formation of the state of Gujarat in 1960. The reorganization was a result of the Bombay Reorganisation Act, which divided the erstwhile Bombay State into Gujarat and Maharashtra on linguistic lines—Gujarati-speaking regions became Gujarat, while Marathi-speaking regions formed Maharashtra. This date holds historical and cultural significance for the people of Gujarat and is commemorated with various events and ceremonies across the state, honouring its unique heritage and contributions to the nation.