The States Reorganisation Act reshapes India’s map along linguistic lines.

The States Reorganisation Act took effect, redrawing India’s internal borders largely by language. New states such as Kerala were formed and others like Mysore and Madhya Pradesh were reshaped, a structure that still defines much of India’s federal map today.

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India Redraws Its State Map

India Redraws Its State Map

The States Reorganisation Act reshapes India’s map along linguistic lines. The States Reorganisation Act took effect, redrawing India’s internal borders largely by language. New states such as Kerala were formed and others like Mysore and Madhya Pradesh were reshaped, a structure that still defines much of India’s federal map today.

India Redraws Its State Map

The States Reorganisation Act reshapes India’s map along linguistic lines. The States Reorganisation Act took effect, redrawing India’s internal borders largely by language. New states such as Kerala were formed and others like Mysore and Madhya Pradesh were reshaped, a structure that still defines much of India’s federal map today.