The Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, is an Act of the Parliament of India which enabled the creation of Chhattisgarh state out of Madhya Pradesh. The law was introduced by the NDA government headed by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to fulfil its election promise.
Resulting changes EntityUndivided Madhya Pradesh(before 2000)NewMadhya PradeshChhattisgarhRajya Sabha Seats1611 (list)5 (list)Lok Sabha Seats4029 (list)11 (list)Legislative Assembly constituencies320230 (list)90 (list)
In addition, the Chhattisgarh High Court was set up under the 2000 Act.
See also Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000, by which Jharkhand was created Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, by which Uttarakhand was created
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