Maharashtra Day celebrated in New Delhi with enthusiasm
New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) The 66th foundation day of Maharashtra was celebrated with enthusiasm in the national capital on Thursday, with hoisting of the flag at Maharashtra Sadan by Resident Commissioner and Secretary R Vimala.
On this occasion, attendees sang the national anthem and the state anthem and saluted the flag.
Additional Resident Commissioner Dr Neeva Jain, Assistant Resident Commissioner Dr Rajesh Adpawar, Smita Shelar among resident visitors of Maharashtra Sadana, officers and employees of
various offices of the Maharashtra government in Delhi were present at this programme.
Various cultural programmes were organised in the capital on this occasion.
A special programme had been organised by the Delhi Lieutenant Governor's Office in the evening to mark the formation day of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
This special programme was attended by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Union Home & Cooperation Minister Amit Shah.
On this occasion, he interacted with Marathi-speaking dignitaries working in various fields in Delhi and greeted them, showcasing the rich cultural splendour of Maharashtra.
A special cultural programme had been organized at Maharashtra Sadan to awaken the cultural heritage of Maharashtra.
In collaboration with the Agriculture Department of the Government of Maharashtra and jointly organized by the Konkan Hapus Mango Producers' Association, Devgad, Sindhudurg, a two-day sales exhibition of geographically-graded Alphonso mango was inaugurated by the Resident Commissioner and Secretary R Vimala today.
Delhiites also have a golden opportunity to buy the 'fragrant king of Maharashtra', Hapus mango.
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