Explained: How Lakshadweep Became Part of India? | Lakshadweep History | English News | N18V
In 1947, previously under British direct administration, Lakshadweep Island was integrated into India’s sovereignty following independence. The islands were initially merged into the Madras Presidency in 1956 and included in Kerala. On November 1, 1956, a key decision separated Lakshadweep from the Malabar District, establishing it as a distinct union territory. Sardar Patel played a vital role in this integration, contributing to the islands becoming an integral part of India’s political landscape.
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