5 States That Changed Their Name

Zee Media Bureau
Jun 18, 2024

Orissa to Odisha

Along with Orissa (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2010, the Constitution (113th Amendment) bill was approved to change the state’s name from Orrisa to Odisha. Also the name of its language from Oriya to Odia was also changed.

Madras State to Tamil Nadu

After Independence Madras Presidency became Madras Province. In 1969, the state was renamed Tamil Naidu by Annadurai’s Government.

Madhya Bharat to Madhya Pradesh

After Independence, Madhya Bharat was created by merging 25 princely states. In 1956, the state was renamed Madhya Pradesh.

Uttaranchal to Uttarakhand

In 2006 Uttaranchal was renamed to Uttarakhand after the bill was passed and signed by late president A P J Abdul Kalam.

United Provinces to Uttar Pradesh

After Independence, princely states of Rampur, Banaras and Tehri-Garwal were merged into United Provinces. Later in 1950 it was renamed as Uttar Pradesh.

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