Maharashtra Diwas or Maharashtra Din is a state holiday, commemorating the formation of the state of Maharashtra from the division of the Bombay State on 1 May 1960.
President Ram Nath Kovind, while acknowledging the hard work of the workforce of the country, shared his wishes to both men and women workers on his official Twitter handle where he, on the behalf of the nation, celebrated the grit and dedication of India’s countless workers.
May Day 2019 holidays: May 1, which is celebrated as International Labour Day or May Day, is a bank holiday in many states in India
Participants clashed with the riot police and damaged properties during the traditional march to mark the international Workers' Day
In India, Labour Day is a public holiday held on every 1 May. It is celebrated as Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas. The holiday is tied to labour movements for communist and socialist political parties.
The day is a national holiday in India and its origin dates back to the late 19th century when the trade union and labour movements were growing in the US.
French trade unions clashed here during the annual May Day marches ahead of the upcoming second round of the French…
