President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Friday wished the people on Maharashtra Day and said that the sacred land of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj inspires us with a spirit of patriotism, courage, and self-respect.

In a post on X, President Murmu wrote, "On the auspicious occasion of Maharashtra Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all the residents of the state. This sacred land of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj inspires us with a spirit of patriotism, courage, and self-respect. Great luminaries from Maharashtra - such as Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, Savitribai Phule, Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar - have provided a new direction to both society and the nation. The hardworking and determined people of Maharashtra are making significant contributions to the country's journey of development. It is my sincere wish that Maharashtra continues to advance steadily on the path of progress, and that the lives of all the state's residents remain filled with happiness and prosperity."