Creation of New States in India

The creation of new states in India is a significant aspect of the country's federal structure, aimed at addressing regional aspirations, administrative efficiency, and cultural identities.

New states are formed in India under the provisions of Articles 2, and 3 of the Indian Constitution.

Article 2 (Admission and establishment of new states)

  • Parliament may by law admit into the Union, or establish, new States on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit.
  • Article 2 of the Indian Constitution gives the Indian Parliament sole authority to admit or establish new states into the Indian Union on whatever terms and conditions it sees ....
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