On This Day: Key events in history on May 1; from Bombay state split to death of renowned Indian economist, and more

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Also Read: Google Doodle today: Celebration of Tari Rangkuk Alu; all you need to know about the Indonesian bamboo dance Bombay State was divided into two separate states, Maharashtra and Gujarat, based on the languages spoken by the public in the two regions. Bombay State Split into Maharashtra and Gujarat was held on May 1, 1960. This reorganization was a significant event in Indian history, as it was one of the first linguistic-based reorganizations of states in the country, aimed at creating states based on the predominant language spoken in the region.

This day is also celebrated as Maharashtra Day. Also Read: Lok Sabha Elections 2024: ‘Why target Muslims only, I also have 5 children,’ Kharge on PM Modi's ‘mangalsutra’ remarks Apur Sansar is a part of Apu Trilogy, which is a timeless masterpiece of the Bengali film industry. Apur Sansar has been directed by the legendary Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray.

It is the third and final installment in Ray's renowned "Apu Trilogy," preceded by "Pather Panchali" (1955) and "Aparajito" (1956). The film was released in 1959. Apur Sansar won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali on May 1, 1959.

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Death of Indian economist and politician Ashok Mitra at the age of 90. Mitra was the Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India from 1970 to 1972. The secret society is aimed at propagating