"Gujarat attracted people from all over the world with its talent, hard work": Amit Shah

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah 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," culminating in the Diamond Jubilee of Gujarat's formation in 2035.

ગુજરાત રાજ્યના સ્થાપના દિવસ – ‘ગુજરાત ગૌરવ દિવસ’ ની સૌ ગુજરાતીઓને ખૂબ ખૂબ શુભકામનાઓ.

મહાત્મા ગાંધીજી, સરદાર વલ્લભભાઈ પટેલ, શ્યામજી કૃષ્ણ વર્મા, રવિશંકર મહારાજ, ઇન્દુચાચા અને માનનીય વડાપ્રધાન શ્રી નરેન્દ્રભાઈ મોદી જેવા લોકસેવકોની પૂણ્યભૂમિ એટલે ગુજરાત.

ગુજરાતની યશગાથા અને… pic.twitter.com/nwtN1UNbwp

— Bhupendra Patel (@Bhupendrapbjp) May 1, 2025

In his X post, Gujarat CM wrote, "Best wishes to all Gujaratis on the occasion of Gujarat State Foundation Day - 'Gujarat Gaurav Diwas'. Gujarat is the holy land of public servants like Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Shyamji Krishna Varma, Ravi Shankar Maharaj, Induchacha and Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi. Every Gujarati has contributed to the success story and rich heritage of Gujarat. This is a day to remember all the proud Gujaratis, both famous and unknown, who have contributed to the formation of Gujarat."
He added, "This year's Gujarat Gaurav Diwas is a path-finder for us. After a decade, in 2035, we will celebrate the Diamond Festival marking the establishment of Gujarat. We have prepared a roadmap to celebrate this entire decade from 2025 to 2035 as "Utkarsh Gujarat Diamond Festival". This Diamond Festival is intended to be a public festival celebrating the rich history and cultural values of Gujaratis while honouring them."
The Chief Minister, further under the guidance of Prime Minister Modi, hailed Gujarat as a national growth engine and pledged to build a developed Gujarat.
"Under the guidance of Hon'ble Modi Ji, Gujarat has become a role model and growth engine of the country. Now, under his guidance, it is our determination to build a developed Gujarat for a developed India. With the shared effort and public consciousness of all Gujaratis, we will take Gujarat to the highest peak of development. Hail, hail, proud Gujarat," he added in a post.
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)