In Part 8 of Indian Polity, we will deeply understand the Formation of States in India, a crucial topic for NDA, CDS, SSC, UPSC, State PCS, and other competitive exams. This lecture explains how India evolved from provinces and princely states into its present federal structure. We will cover the historical background, integration of princely states, Dhar Commission, JVP Committee, States Reorganisation Commission (1953–55), and the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. You will also learn about the linguistic basis of state formation, creation of new states, and the constitutional provisions under Articles 2, 3 & 4, which empower Parliament to form new states or alter boundaries. 📌 Topics Covered: Integration of princely states after Independence Demand for linguistic states Dhar Commission & JVP Committee States Reorganisation Commission States Reorganisation Act, 1956 Formation of new states (recent examples) Constitutional Articles related to formation of states Exam-oriented MCQs & conceptual clarity This session is exam-focused, concept-oriented, and easy to understand, making it perfect for aspirants preparing for defence and civil services exams. 📚 Previous Parts: Part 1 – Introduction Part 2 – Committees of Constituent Assembly Part 3 – Drafting Committee Part 4 – Preamble Part 5 – Evolution of States Part 6 – Sources of Indian Constitution Part 7 – Salient Features of Indian Constitution 📢 Don’t forget to Like, Share & Subscribe for more quality lectures on Indian Polity and History. — Shivam Dwivedi #IndianPolity #FormationOfStates #StatesReorganisation #IndianConstitution #IndianPolityByShivamDwivedi #NDA #CDS #SSC #UPSC #StatePCS #DefenceExams #IndianFederalism #LinguisticStates #IndianHistory #PolityLecture Formation of states in India Indian Polity Part 8 States Reorganisation Act 1956 Linguistic reorganisation of states Articles 2 3 and 4 Indian Constitution Indian Polity NDA CDS Indian Constitution by Shivam Dwivedi Indian Polity SSC UPSC Evolution and formation of Indian states Federal structure of India