On May 1, 2026, the Prime Minister’s Office issued a press release (Release ID: 2257172) via PIB Delhi regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings to the people of Maharashtra on the occasion of Maharashtra Day.
In a statement shared on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister extended his wishes to the "sisters and brothers of Maharashtra," acknowledging the state's extensive history of social awakening, cultural richness, and sectoral leadership. He highlighted Maharashtra's lasting contributions to India’s national growth through various fields, including literature, theatre, music, cinema, industry, education, science, and public service. The Prime Minister concluded his message by praying for the state's continuous development and the well-being of its citizens.
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* **Source:** Prime Minister's Office / PIB Delhi
* **Post Date/Time:** 01 May 2026, 9:14 AM
* **Release ID:** 2257172
* **Reference Code:** MJPS/PRK
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* **Language Availability:** The release is available in Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, Manipuri, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati, Telugu, and Kannada.
Key Entities Referenced
Maharashtra Day: The annual statehood day of Maharashtra, commemorating its formation and significant contributions to national development.
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India who issued the official greetings and acknowledged the state's multi-sectoral leadership and growth.
Maharashtra: The Indian state recognized for its historical social awakening, cultural richness, and impact on India’s industrial and scientific sectors.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister extends greetings to the people of
Maharashtra on Maharashtra Day
Posted On: 01 MAY 2026 9:14AM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended his best wishes to the people of Maharashtra on the
occasion of Maharashtra Day.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
"Best wishes to my sisters and brothers of Maharashtra on Maharashtra Day. Maharashtra has a long
history of social awakening, cultural richness and leadership across sectors. From literature, theatre, music
and cinema to industry, education, science and public service, the state has made a lasting contribution to
India’s growth. Praying for the continuous development of Maharashtra and the well-being of its great
people.”
Best wishes to my sisters and brothers of Maharashtra on Maharashtra Day.
Maharashtra has a long history of social awakening, cultural richness and
leadership across sectors. From literature, theatre, music and cinema to industry,
education, science and public service, the state…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 1, 2026
"महाराष्ट्र दनानमत्त महाराष्ट्रातील माा सव बंधू-भगनना हादक शुभेा. सामाजक प्रबोधन, समृद्ध सांृतक परपं रा आण ववध क्षेत्रांतील नेतृाचा
महाराष्ट्राला प्रदीघ गौरवशाली इतहास लाभला आह. साहत्य, नाट्य, संगीत, चत्रपट ते उोग, शक्षण, वान आण सावजनक सेवा याार रााने भारताा
प्रगतीत मोलाचे योगदान दल ेआह. महाराष्ट्राा नरतं र वकासासाठी आण येथील महान जनतेा काणासाठी मी प्राथना करतो."
"महाराष्ट्र दनानमत्त महाराष्ट्रातील माा सव बंध-ू भगनना हादक शुभेा. सामाजक प्रबोधन, समृद्ध
सांृ तक परपं रा आण ववध क्षेत्रांतील नेतृाचा महाराष्ट्राला प्रदीघ गौरवशाली इतहास लाभला
आह. साहत्य, नाट्य, संगीत, चत्रपट त े उोग, शक्षण, वान आण सावजनक…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 1, 2026
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