Uttar Pradesh Day
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| Uttar Pradesh Day | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Uttara Pradēśa Divasa |
| 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 2025 |
| Frequency | Annual |
Uttar Pradesh Day (ISO: Uttara Pradēśa Divasa) is celebrated as foundation day of Indian state, Uttar Pradesh. It is observed on 24 January.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]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
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References
[edit]- ^ "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.
