Question

Which was the first committee (commission) to be formed for reorganization of states on linguistic basis?

Answer 1

First Linguistic State: In 1953, thegovernment was forced to create a separate state of Andhra Pradesh for Telugu-speaking people following the long-drawn agitation and death of Potti Sriramulu after a hunger strike for 56 days. Thus, the first linguistic state of Andhra Pradesh was created under pressure.