On Himachal day, story of how the state nearly became part of Punjab
Indian Express·1d ago·Neutral
What Happened
Himachal Pradesh, formed April 15, 1948, from 30 princely states, nearly merged with Punjab. The States Reorganisation Commission recommended merger in 1955, citing financial weakness and security needs. However, Commission Chairman Justice Fazl Ali dissented, opposing the merger due to local sentiment and concerns about hill people's representation in plains-dominated legislature. Himachal became a full state in 1971.
Key Entities
Himachal PradeshPunjabStates Reorganisation CommissionJustice Fazl AliApril 15, 1948January 25, 1971