UP Celebrates 76th Foundation Day: From BIMARU to Exemplary State, Leaders Extend Greetings

• Uttar Pradesh celebrated its 76th Foundation Day on January 24, marking the renaming of United Provinces to Uttar Pradesh in 1950.
• President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, CM Yogi Adityanath, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh extended greetings.
• Leaders highlighted UP's transformation from a 'BIMARU' state to an 'exemplary' and 'growth engine' of development under the double-engine government.
• The state is recognized for its rich cultural heritage, encompassing Ayodhya, Mathura-Vrindavan, Sarnath, Allahabad, Agra, and Varanasi.
• Uttar Pradesh Day was officially celebrated for the first time in 2018, commemorating its historical identity change.

Why It Matters: Uttar Pradesh celebrates its 76th Foundation Day, lauded by leaders for its transformation and cultural richness.