Patiala and East Punjab States Union [SEP] inception
Patiala and East Punjab States Union
The Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU) was a state of India uniting eight princely states between 1948 and 1956. The capital and principal city was Patiala. The state covered an area of 26,208 km². Shimla, Kasauli, Kandaghat, Dharampur and Chail also became part of the PEPSU.
History.
History Princely states union.
It was created by combining eight princely states, which maintained their native rulers :
- Six Salute states :
- Patiala, title
1954 elections in India
Legislative Assembly elections.
Legislative Assembly elections in India were conducted for Patiala & East Punjab States Union legislative assembly and Travancore-Cochin legislative assembly in 1954. In Patiala & East Punjab States Union, Indian National Congress won an absolute majority. While in Travancore-Cochin, no single party got the majority.
Legislative Assembly elections Patiala & East Punjab States Union.
 : On 1 November 1956, under States Reorganisation Act, 1956, Patiala & East Punjab States Union was merged with Punjab.