Union Territory

A Union Territory is a sub-national administrative division of India. Unlike the states, which have their own elected governments, union territories are ruled directly by the federal national government; the President of India appoints an Administrator or Lieutenant-Governor for each territory.^[1] As of 2006^[update], there are seven union territories.^[2] Delhi was made the National Capital Territory in 1991 and is on its way to statehood . The city of Mumbai in Maharashtra might be converted into a union territory because of the recent violence and discrimination faced by non-marathis there from Raj Thackeray and his MNS party.

Delhi and Pondicherry have their own elected legislative assemblies and councils of ministers, but their powers are limited; certain legislation must be reserved for the "consideration and assent" of the President of India.^[1]

The following are the current union territories of India:^[2]

• Andaman and Nicobar Islands
• Chandigarh
• Dadra and Nagar Haveli
• Daman and Diu
• Lakshadweep
• Pondicherry
• National Capital Territory of Delhi

See also: States and territories of India

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