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Which events took place in the final stages of establishment of Maharashtra state? |
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Answer» The following events took place in the final stages of establishment of Maharashtra state: 1. Due to agitation of Samyukta Maharashtra Movement, central government gave consent to the formation of two linguistic states. 2. The Congress President, Indira Gandhi also supported the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement. 3. In April 1960, the Parliament passed the Mumbai Reorganisation Act. 4. According to this act, Maharashtra State was formed on 1st May, 1960. 5. Pandit Nehru on the occasion of Labour Day made a formal announcement of the formation of Maharashtra State at a special ceremony at Raj Bhavan. 6. Yashwantrao Chavan accepted the responsibility of first Chief Minister of Maharashtra. |
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