 "Kerala, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana celebrate Foundation Day; Modi, Kovind tweet wishes")
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana and Karnataka, five of the seven states that are celebrating their Foundation Day on Thursday, 1 November.
Modi wished the people of the states on Twitter, praising each state for their progress and praying for the happiness and wellbeing of the people of the states.
President of India, Ram Nath Kovind also greeted the people of five states and Lakshadweep, collectively and individually, wishing for the states and country to reach new heights.
Warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, on formation day. May these regions and our country scale newer heights in the years to come #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 1, 2018
Karnataka
Karnataka celebrated its 63rd Foundation Day, also known as Karnataka Rajyotsav, with pomp and gaiety. Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy along with his cabinet and others took part in the Kanteerava Stadium ground celebrations in Bengaluru. He unveiled the yellow and red state flag as the Karnataka anthem penned by eminent Kannada poet Kuvempu was rendered by all present at the city centre.
On 1 November, 1956, Kannada-speaking areas of the erstwhile Bombay and Madras presidencies, along with an old Hyderabad region merged with old Mysore to form the new southern state.
Modi praised the rich history of the state and the people of Karnataka who have distinguished themselves in various fields.
Greetings to my sisters and brothers of Karnataka on the special occasion of Karnataka Rajyotsava. Karnataka is home to a rich history and bright people who have distinguished themselves in various fields. I pray for the happiness and wellbeing of the people of the state.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 1, 2018
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu also wished the people of Karnataka.
My compliments to the people of Karnataka on #KannadaRajyotsava, the State Formation Day today. I wish the people live in peace and prosper in all walks of their lives. #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/iyVo7yOA3Y
— Vice President of India (@VPIndia) November 1, 2018
Kerala
On this day in 1956, the state of Kerala came into being by integrating the erstwhile Malabar, under the British rule during the colonial era, with the princely states of Travancore and Cochin. On the 62nd Foundation Day of Kerala, also known as Kerala Piravi, many prominent names including Modi, governor P Sathasivam and Congress leader Shashi Tharoor wished the people of Kerala.
Sathasivam greeted people of the state, saying, “I convey my heartfelt love and best wishes to the people of Kerala and Keralites all over the world, as we celebrate the 62nd year of the birth of our beloved State on 1st November.”
Modi wished the people of Kerala with a Twitter post that said, “Kerala Piravi greetings! Kerala has a wonderful culture and has always emphasised on human empowerment. Its people have brought immense pride to India. I pray for the progress and prosperity of the people of Kerala. May all their aspirations be fulfilled in the times to come.”
Tharoor said:
On #KeralaPiravi Day, marking the 62nd anniversary of the establishment of the State, let's celebrate with a short video that captures many of the reasons to #VisitKerala: https://t.co/1Jna1932oJ @KeralaTourism @ProfCong @AipcKerala pic.twitter.com/QMpKAIvft1
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) November 1, 2018
Madhya Pradesh
The state of Madhya Pradesh was formed on 1 November, 1956, by merging the princely state of Bhopal with the neighbouring states**.** A two-day event has been organised in Ravindra Bhavan auditorium in Bhopal, with more than 200 artistes belonging to diverse arts taking part in this celebration.
Calling the state India’s heartland, Modi praised the progress of the state.
भारत की हृदयस्थली यानि मध्य प्रदेश ने हमेशा मातृभूमि के विकास में अग्रणी भूमिका निभाई है।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 1, 2018
पिछले 15 वर्षों में राज्य की उन्नति अभूतपूर्व रही है।
स्थापना दिवस के अवसर पर प्रदेश के लोगों को बहुत-बहुत बधाई।
मेरी शुभकामना है कि यह राज्य विकास के नित नए मानदंड स्थापित करे।
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan wished the people of his state, promising to touch the new dimension of advancement.
मध्यप्रदेश के ६३वें #स्थापना_दिवस पर समस्त प्रदेशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। प्रत्येक नागरिक के सहयोग से हमने उन्नति के नए आयाम छुए हैँ। आइए, हम प्राणों से प्यारे अपने प्रदेश को समृद्ध बनाने का संकल्प लें।
— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) October 31, 2018
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh also wished the state saying, “I wish all the people of the state of Madhya Pradesh for the day of worship. Madhya Pradesh has established new criteria in recent years. I wish for the happiness and prosperity of all the people of the region on this occasion.”
Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh was formed on 1 November, 2000, by carving 16 Chhattisgarhi-speaking southeastern districts out of the former state of Madhya Pradesh. Modi wished the people of Chhattisgarh on Twitter, stating that the vision of Atal Bihari Vajpayee was fulfilled with the foundation of the state.
हरियाणा परिश्रम, पुरुषार्थ, साहस और देश के प्रति समर्पण की भूमि है।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 1, 2018
यह हमें अन्न देने वाले किसानों और देश की रक्षा करने वाले जवानों की धरती है।
राज्य के स्थापना दिवस पर हरियाणा के लोगों को मैं अपनी शुभकामनाएं देता हूं। प्रदेश हमेशा प्रगति के पथ पर अग्रसर रहे।
Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh also wished his people, promising to take the state to new heights of development together.
समस्त छत्तीसगढ़वासियों को राज्य स्थापना दिवस की हार्दिक बधाई। श्रद्धेय श्री अटल जी ने राज्य का निर्माण करके छत्तीसगढ़ के विकास की राह बनाई थी। आज इसे तेजी से विकसित होते राज्यों में गिना जाता है। पर अभी और आगे जाना है, आइए साथ मिलकर छत्तीसगढ़ को विकास की नई ऊँचाइयों पर ले जाएँ। pic.twitter.com/QrtE0COByO
— Dr Raman Singh (@drramansingh) November 1, 2018
Haryana
Also, celebrating its Foundation Day on Wednesday is Haryana, which was carved out of the former state of East Punjab on 1 November, 1966, on a linguistic basis. Modi calling the state a land of farmers conveyed his best wishes to the people of Haryana.
हरियाणा परिश्रम, पुरुषार्थ, साहस और देश के प्रति समर्पण की भूमि है।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 1, 2018
यह हमें अन्न देने वाले किसानों और देश की रक्षा करने वाले जवानों की धरती है।
राज्य के स्थापना दिवस पर हरियाणा के लोगों को मैं अपनी शुभकामनाएं देता हूं। प्रदेश हमेशा प्रगति के पथ पर अग्रसर रहे।
Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar also took to Twitter to wish the people of his state.
Warm wishes to all the citizens of Haryana on the occasion of Haryana Diwas. My tributes to the legends who were responsible for the creation of Haryana in 1966. Let us pledge to work together for peace, overall development and prosperous state. #HaryanaDay pic.twitter.com/rgONUskrH3
— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) November 1, 2018
The Union Territories of Lakshwadeep, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar as well as states of Punjab and Rajasthan are also celebrating their Foundation Day on Friday.
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