| Uttar Pradesh Day उत्तर प्रदेश दिवस | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Uttar Pradesh Diwas, UP Diwas |
| Observed by | Uttar Pradesh, India, |
| Significance | Foundation day of Indian state Uttar Pradesh |
| Date | 24 January |
| Next time | 24 January 2024 |
| Frequency | Annual |
Uttar Pradesh Day also referred to as UP Diwas or Uttar Pradesh Diwas in Hindi, is celebrated as foundation day of Indian state, Uttar Pradesh. It is observed on 24 January.[1][2][3]
History
On 24 January 1950, the United Provinces was renamed as Uttar Pradesh. In May 2017, the Government of Uttar Pradesh declared to celebrate UP Day on 24 January every year.[4][5] The celebration of UP Day was proposed by the governor Ram Naik.[6][3][7]
See also
References
- ^ "Uttar Pradesh Day to be celebrated on Jan 24". Hindustan Times. 1 December 2017.
- ^ "'Uttar Pradesh Diwas' commence in lucknow". Daily Pioneer. 24 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Governor Ram Naik welcomes Yogi Adityanath's decision on Uttar Pradesh Divas". Indian Express. 20 May 2017.
- ^ "Yogi's Fifth Cabinet Meeting: UP Day to be Celebrated on Jan 24 Every Year". News 18. 2 May 2017.
- ^ "यूपी सरकार मनाएगी हर साल 24 जनवरी को उत्तर प्रदेश दिवस" (in Hindi). First Post. 2 May 2017.
- ^ Mishra, Subhas (3 January 2018). "CM Yogi government plans mega celebrations on UP Day". The Times of India.
- ^ "UP Celebrates Its Foundation Day For First Time In 68 Years". NDTV. 24 January 2018.
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