PM, President, Rahul greet people of Gujarat on foundation day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Rahul Gandhi were among prominent political leaders who Wednesday greeted the people of Gujarat on the occasion of the state's foundation day.

President Ram Nath Kovind also extended his greetings on the occasion.

Modi hailed Gujaratis for their courage, innovation and spirit of enterprise and hoped his home state will scale new heights of glory.

In the state, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and other leaders paid floral tributes at the statue of Indulal Yagnik, the leader behind the Mahagujarat Movement that led to the formation of the state on May 1, 1960 after the division of the Bombay State.

Besides Gujarat, Maharashtra also came into existence on May 1, 1960 following the division of the Bombay State.

"Best wishes to the people of Gujarat on Gujarat Diwas. In all spheres, people from the state have made outstanding contributions.

"Gujaratis are known for their courage, innovation and spirit of enterprise. May Gujarat .