1. Karnataka – Rajyotsava Day

• Year: 1956

• Event: The state of Mysore (later renamed Karnataka in 1973) was formed under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, by merging all Kannada-speaking regions.

• Significance: This day is celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava, one of the biggest state festivals, symbolizing unity of Kannada speakers.

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2. Kerala

• Year: 1956

• Event: The state of Kerala was created by merging the Travancore-Cochin state with Malabar District and the Kasargod region of South Canara.

• Significance: It marked the formation of a linguistically homogeneous Malayalam-speaking state.

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3. Madhya Pradesh

• Year: 1956

• Event: Formed by merging Madhya Bharat, Vindhya Pradesh, and Bhopal into the existing Madhya Pradesh state.

• Significance: Centralized Hindi-speaking regions into a single large state.

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4. Punjab (before Haryana separation)

• Year: 1956

• Event: The Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU) merged with Punjab.

• Later: In 1966, Haryana was carved out (also on 1 November).

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5. Haryana

• Year: 1966

• Event: Haryana was carved out of Punjab on linguistic lines — Hindi-speaking areas forming the new state.

• Significance: The same day, Chandigarh became a Union Territory and shared capital of Punjab and Haryana.

6. Chhattisgarh

• Year: 2000

• Event: Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh.

• Significance: Formed for better governance and development of the tribal and resource-rich eastern part of MP.

7. Uttarakhand (then Uttaranchal)

• Year: 2000

• Event: Uttarakhand was created from the hilly districts of Uttar Pradesh.

• Significance: Formed to address unique ecological, cultural, and administrative needs.

8. Punjab & Haryana (Reorganisation)

• Year: 1966

• Event: Reorganisation of Punjab, creation of Haryana, and designation of Chandigarh as a Union Territory.

9. Lakshadweep (Union Territory)

• Year: 1956

• Event: Declared a Union Territory on 1 November after the implementation of the States Reorganisation Act.

States Reorganisation Act, 1956

• Came into effect on 1 November 1956.

• Was based on the Fazal Ali Commission Report (1953).

• Redefined India’s internal boundaries on linguistic lines, replacing the old system of provinces and princely states.

• Created 14 states and 6 Union Territories.

Observances on 1 November

• Karnataka Rajyotsava (Statehood Day)

• Kerala Piravi (Kerala Formation Day)

• Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day

• Chhattisgarh Foundation Day

• Haryana Day

• Lakshadweep Formation Day

In Summary

1 November symbolizes India’s journey toward a balanced federal structure — celebrating linguistic diversity, administrative efficiency, and regional identity. It’s a day when multiple states commemorate their foundation, unity, and cultural pride.

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