Difference between union territory policing and state policing
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The first simple reason for not giving UT's full statehood is size. States need autonomy, because they cover large areas, and thus representation becomes important, since the state organization invariably needs to pass laws relating to governance and functioning of the state organs.
Union Territories on the other hand are minuscule. There is thus no need to create a special state apparatus for territories which cover a tiny area and a tiny (for the non-city UTs) or highly concentrated large (for the city UTS) population.
A state is granted several powers under the constitution. Police for one. Creating independent states would require the creation of an entire police apparatus purely for areas that are very small. Similarly, it would necessitate the creation of an administrative and bureaucratic hierarchy. The small size not only makes this cost ineffective, but actually creates complications. Remember, these areas are NOT actually under-represented. That's because all UTs are basically city sized. Thus their administrative tasks are all municipal, and the municipalities are elected by residents.
Union Territories on the other hand are minuscule. There is thus no need to create a special state apparatus for territories which cover a tiny area and a tiny (for the non-city UTs) or highly concentrated large (for the city UTS) population.
A state is granted several powers under the constitution. Police for one. Creating independent states would require the creation of an entire police apparatus purely for areas that are very small. Similarly, it would necessitate the creation of an administrative and bureaucratic hierarchy. The small size not only makes this cost ineffective, but actually creates complications. Remember, these areas are NOT actually under-represented. That's because all UTs are basically city sized. Thus their administrative tasks are all municipal, and the municipalities are elected by residents.
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