Maharashtra state was formed in India.

On 1 May 1960, Maharashtra state formed, through the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960.

The Act divided the erstwhile Bombay State into Maharashtra and Gujarat, primarily on linguistic lines for Marathi- and Gujarati-speaking populations.

The formation followed strong regional movements, including the Mahagujarat Movement led by Indulal Yagnik and the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement for a separate Marathi-speaking state.

May 1 is celebrated annually as Maharashtra Day.
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