Overview
- Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Tamil Nadu, along with the UTs of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Delhi, Lakshadweep and Puducherry, observe Formation Day on November 1.
- President Droupadi Murmu posted greetings on X to residents of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Puducherry.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes to Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Haryana and Chhattisgarh and was scheduled to be in Chhattisgarh for its 25th anniversary events.
- Most November 1 observances trace to the States Reorganisation Act of 1956, while Punjab and Haryana were created in 1966 and Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh in 2000.
- States mark the day with flag hoisting, parades, cultural performances and other public ceremonies celebrating regional identity and progress.