The first state in India which was created on linguistic basis:

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Andhra Pradesh. Reorganization of States on linguistic basis was done on November 1, 1956. In 1953, Andhra Pradesh was the first State in India to be created on linguistic basis. This led to the demand for creation of States on linguistic basis from other parts of country and on December 22, 1953, Jawaharlal Nehru announced the appointment of a commission under Fazl Ali to consider this demand. The other two members of the commission were K M Panikkar and HN Kunzru. Commission recommended States reorganization bill, which was implemented in November 1956. This commissions suggested the abolitions of the four fold classification of states and territories under the original classification.

The first state in India which was created on linguistic basis:

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