Formation of Small States in India: Political Opportunism vs Developmental Imperatives Introduction The reorganisation of states in India has historically been influenced by multiple factors: linguistic identity, administrative efficiency, economic disparities, and political mobilisations. While linguistic reorganisation in the 1950s and 1960s reflected a compromise between regional aspirations and administrative rationality, the contemporary creation of … Continue reading “Formation of small states in India is driven more by political opportunism than genuine developmental needs.” Comment with reference to recent examples like Telangana and Jharkhand.