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Contradiction in list of Former states

In the list of States_and_union_territories_of_India#Former_states, the geographical region of "Andhra State" is shown in two maps simultaneously during same time period - "Andhra State" (1953-56) and "Madras State" (1950-65). Please provide with sources and confirm. --Rubber Duck (☮ • ✍)

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Bihar languages

Bihar official languages are Maithili and Bhojpuri — Preceding unsigned comment added by 103.226.91.182 (talk) 16:15, 2 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Dhruv edits (talk) 18:14, 2 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

India has 29 State

india has 29 State because telugana is separate from Andra pras 117.254.67.144 (talk) 14:41, 10 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]