| 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 2027 |
| 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 | edit source]
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 then governor Ram Naik.[6][3][7]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "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.[dead link]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "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.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ 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.