New Delhi, April 28 -- Maharashtra Day, also known as Maharashtra Din, is observed every year on May 1. This year, the day commemorating the creation of Marathi-speaking state of Maharashtra will be celebrated on the coming Thursday. Notably, it coincides with International Labour Day.

This day holds immense significance in the landscape of our country as the division of the Bombay State took place on this day in 1960. The state was divided into Gujarat and Maharashtra. The former comprised Gujarati and Kutchi speaking population while the latter consisted of Marathi and Konkani speaking population.

To celebrate the formation of Maharashtra, public and private events are organised on this day, which is observed as a state holiday. Parad...