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India celebrates Foundation Day of 8 States and 5 UTs on November 1

Important Days | Dated: 01 Nov 2025

On November 1, 2025, India marks the formation day of eight major states: Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab. Additionally, five Union Territories—Chandigarh, Delhi, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry—also celebrate their foundation day on this date, which is a significant milestone in India's federal structure.

🎯 Key Highlights:

Karnataka celebrates this day as 'Rajyotsava' and Kerala celebrates it as 'Kerala Piravi'.
Chhattisgarh was formed in 2000, being carved out of Madhya Pradesh.

💡 Other Important Facts:

The day marks the enactment of the States Reorganisation Act of 1956, which reorganized India's states on linguistic lines.
Prime Minister and President extended their greetings to the people of these states.
While most states were formed in 1956, Chhattisgarh was formed on Nov 1, 2000.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

The foundation day of Karnataka, celebrated on November 1, is also known as?

Correct Answer: Rajyotsava

🚀 Quick Recap:

About States Reorganisation Act, 1956

(i) Enacted: 31 August 1956 (ii) Came into effect: 1 November 1956 (iii) Basis: Fazal Ali Commission report (iv) Result: Reorganized states on linguistic lines, creating 14 states and 6 UTs.