Ahead of Maharashtra State Formation Day celebrations, the Mumbai Police Force, along with other security agencies, conducted a full-dress rehearsal at Shivaji Park in Dadar today

The preparations are part of the elaborate security and ceremonial arrangements for the event scheduled on May 1, widely celebrated as Maharashtra Day

Police officials, marching contingents, and various government units participated in the rehearsals, ensuring that all protocols are in place for the grand occasion

Maharashtra Day marks the formation of the state of Maharashtra in 1960, and Shivaji Park has traditionally been the central venue for official celebrations

The final event is expected to see participation from top political leaders, government officials, and a large number of citizens

Security has been heightened across Mumbai to ensure a smooth and safe celebration

Maharashtra Day, celebrated on May 1 each year, holds a special place in the hearts of Maharashtrians as it marks the formation of the western Indian state

Maharashtra came into being on May 1, 1960, after the Bombay Reorganisation Act came into effect on the linguistic lines

The act created two new states out of the erstwhile Bombay State - Maharashtra, for the Marathi-speaking people, and Gujarat, for those whose mother tongue is Gujarati