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India is a federal constitutional republic governed under a parliamentary system consisting of 28 states and 8 union territories. [1] All states, as well as the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, Puducherry and the National Capital Territory of Delhi, have elected legislatures and governments, both patterned on the Westminster model. The ...
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India is a union consisting of 28 states and 8 union territories. [1] As of 2024, with an estimated population of 1.484 billion, India is the world's most populous country. India occupies 2.4% of the world's area and is home to 17.5% of the world's population. [2]
The other six union territories are directly ruled by the Centre through appointed administrators. In 1956, under the States Reorganisation Act, states were formed on a linguistic basis. [1] (See also: Political integration of India.) Since then, this structure has remained largely unchanged.
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Infobox for Indian States and Union Territories Template parameters This template prefers block formatting of parameters. Parameter Description Type Status Name name The common name of the state or union territory Content required Official Name official_name Official name of the state or union territory, if any. Content optional Former territory ? former If the State or Union Territory was a ...
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