NEW DELHI: 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.

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.

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.