1956 in India
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See also: 1955 in India, other events of 1956, 1957 in India and the Timeline of Indian history.
[edit] Events
- The Indian States are reorganised on a linguistic basis. Several new states were created.
- March 8- M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar handles the charge as Lok Sabha Speaker.
- March 20- Sardar Hukam Singh handles the charge as Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker.
[edit] Births
- April 6 - Dilip Vengsarkar, cricketer
- October 19 - Sunny Deol, actor