The day that shaped India's map: When eight states and five Union Territories were born?

India’s journey as a united republic has been one of constant evolution, marked by political vision, linguistic aspirations, and administrat...

India’s journey as a united republic has been one of constant evolution, marked by political vision, linguistic aspirations, and administrative balance. Among the pivotal moments in this story was the day when India’s map took its modern shape, leading to the creation and formal recognition of eight major states- Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu (then Madras)- and five Union Territories- Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Delhi, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry.

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