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Why and how states were reorganized after independence? |
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Answer» Indians started to demand reorganize states on the basis of language and culture even during British rule. After independence, one Telugu person Ramulu demanded to reorganize states on linguistic basis, kept indefinite fast as and was died. So constitutional amendment took place and Telugu spoken areas were separated from Madras and was given the name of Andhra Pradesh. One commission with three members was appointed to reorganize other states. States were reorganized in Nov. 1956 on the basis of recommendations of commission. 14 states and 6 union territories were formed. |
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