Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday thanked PM Modi for his warm wishes on the occasion of Maharashtra Day, saying that his continued strong support for the state is truly invaluable and inspiring.

He took to X to reply to PM Modi for his three-page letter to him, congratulating the Maharashtra Statehood Day and outlining the Viksit Maharashtra vision.

“Thank you Hon PM, Narendra Modi Ji. For every citizen of Maharashtra, today holds special significance, and Hon PM Narendra Modi Ji, your warm wishes have made the occasion even more special. Your message beautifully reflects Maharashtra’s rich legacy, its social and cultural contributions, economic progress, and its role in India’s growth, including the remarkable transformation of Gadchiroli,” said Chief Minister Fadnavis.

He further stated that PM Modi’s words, guidance, and, most importantly, continued strong support for Maharashtra are truly invaluable and inspiring.

He added that PM Modi has always been a source of inspiration and expressed complete confidence that his guidance and encouragement will continue in the future as well. On behalf of the people of Maharashtra, he conveyed heartfelt gratitude for the thoughtful wishes.

Earlier, PM Modi extended his greetings to the people of Maharashtra for Statehood Day, highlighting the state’s pivotal role as a “perennial source of inspiration” for Indian civilisation.

He noted that 2026 marks a period of significant cultural and historical convergence for the state.

He balanced a celebration of Maharashtra’s storied past with an ambitious roadmap for its future, highlighting cultural milestones and massive infrastructure investments.

Describing Maharashtra as a leader in India’s “economic transformation”, the Prime Minister emphasised the state’s role in infrastructure and innovation. He cited a record Rs 24,000 crore allocation for railway projects in 2025-26 as evidence of the Central Government’s unprecedented support.

He mentioned three engines of growth, including the expansion of the Mumbai Metro Aqua Line and the highly anticipated Navi Mumbai Airport; the development of Vadhavan Port and the emergence of the Bidkin Industrial Area in Sambhajinagar as a futuristic hub; and the “remarkable transformation” of Gadchiroli, where the decline of Left-Wing Extremism has led to investments worth thousands of crores.

The Prime Minister praised the state’s “Viksit Maharashtra” roadmap, which is structured in three strategic phases: 2029, 2035 (the state’s Amrit Mahotsav), and 2047, to align with the national goal of a Viksit Bharat.

He commended the state’s leadership in data centres, digital infrastructure, and the “Orange Economy” (creative and film industries). “Maharashtra’s contribution to India’s rise is unmatched. It remains the preferred destination for investors,” he remarked.

–IANS

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