Himachal Pradesh: Statehood Day
- 28 Jan 2025
In News:
The Prime Minister greeted the people of Himachal Pradesh (HP) on the occasion of Statehood Day (25th January).
Key Highlights:
Statehood Day: Celebrated annually on 25th January, marking the day Himachal Pradesh attained full statehood in 1971.
Historical Timeline:
- 15 April 1948: Formation of Chief Commissioner’s Province of Himachal Pradesh through the merger of 30 princely hill states.
- 26 January 1950: Became a Part C State with the commencement of the Indian Constitution. (Part C states comprised former Chief Commissioner’s provinces and some princely states.)
- 1 November 1956: Reconstituted as a Union Territory based on the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission.
- 1 November 1966: Kangra district and other hilly areas of Punjab merged into Himachal Pradesh, yet it remained a Union Territory.
- 18 December 1970: The State of Himachal Pradesh Act was passed by Parliament.
- 25 January 1971: Himachal Pradesh became the 18th state of the Indian Union.