Why does Yanam belong to Puducherry?
Yanam was under the French rule for more than two centuries. It was liberated in 1954. It is now one of the component parts of the Pondicherry State. It is a small area of 8 square miles in exent, situated on the left bank of the eastern branch of the Godavary River in Andhra Pradesh.
Why Mahe is not a part of Kerala?
Puducherry is the new name of Pondicherry, the well-known ex French colony in Tamil Nadu. While the rest of Kerala was under the British rule till India got independence in 1947, Mahe remained as a French colony until 1954 when it was integrated into the Union of India.
Does Pondicherry come under Tamil Nadu?
Puducherry district is an enclave of Tamil Nadu. Karaikal district is also an enclave of Tamil Nadu. Mahé district is an enclave of Kerala.
Is Mahe and Pondicherry same?
Formerly part of French India, Mahé now forms a municipality in Mahé district, one of the four districts of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Who is the CM of Yanam?
| Malladi Krishna Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 June 1964 Darialathippa village, Yanam, Pondicherry, India. |
| Political party | Indian National Congress (till 2021) All India N.R Congress (2021- present) |
| Spouse(s) | Udaya Lakshmi Malladi |
| Residence | Yanam |
Why is yanam famous?
Yanam is having 300 years of festivals which is being well known as a ‘French yanam’ This region was ruled by French People for 300 years. The monument of the Catholic Church’ French rulers is the ‘The rememberance of the French Rulers is linked with this church. This church was built under Europian style.
Is Puducherry and Pondicherry same?
Puducherry, original name Putucceri, formerly (until 2006) Pondicherry, also spelled Pondichéry, union territory of India. The French corrupted this to Pondichéry (English: Pondicherry), by which it was called until its name was officially changed to Puducherry in 2006.
In which state is Mahe?
Kerala
Mahe/State
Mahe is a tiny point in the Geographical map of Kerala, the million earner for the distant Pondicherry Government, 630 kms away from Puducherry. In this former small French Town which covers an area of 9 Sq. kms , over 36,000 inhabitants live in peace.
Which state does Pondicherry belong to?
Puducherry, also called Pondicherry, city, capital of Puducherry union territory, southeastern India. The city constitutes an enclave surrounded by Tamil Nadu state, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, 105 miles (170 km) south of Chennai (Madras). Puducherry, Puducherry union territory, India.
Why Pondicherry is in different states?
The Treaty of Cession signed in 1956 is the primary reason why Puducherry and other French settlements are a union territory today and not merged in the states in which they are situated.
Where is yanam in India map?
Yanam
| Yanam Yanaon | |
|---|---|
| Yanam Location of Yanam in Andhra Pradesh, India Show map of Andhra Pradesh Show map of India Show all | |
| Coordinates: 16°44′00″N 82°13′00″ECoordinates: 16°44′00″N 82°13′00″E | |
| Country | India |
| Union territory | Puducherry |
Why is yanam special?
Yanam is having 300 years of festivals which is being well known as a ‘French yanam’ This region was ruled by French People for 300 years. The monument of the Catholic Church’ French rulers is the ‘The rememberance of the French Rulers is linked with this church.
Why is Pondicherry a union territory of Tamil Nadu?
Because in olden days Pondicherry was a French colony and tamilnadu was british colony… independence they got at 2 different times ..so it coined as union territory (Pondicherry,mahe ,yanam,karaikkal) Why not Puducherry and Karaikal be merged with Tamil Nadu?
What will happen to Puducherry after its merger with India?
The Indian Government continued to press for unification, pledging a distinct status and help for Puducherry after its merger with India. As the unification movement gathered momentum under Subbiah, the pro-French leader Edouard Goubert switched his loyalty to the pro-merger camp.
What is the history of the Karaikal/Pondicherry issue?
In late 1970’s when MGR (founder of AIADMK party) was the CM of Tamil Nadu, he proposed merger of Pondicherry & Karaikal with Tamil Nadu which was met with very stiff resistance in Pondicherry. I remember that there used to be strikes and shootouts in late 1970.
When did Pondicherry become a part of French India?
When the British gained control of the whole of India in the late 1850s, they allowed the French to retain their settlements in the country. Pondicherry, Mahe, Yanam, Karaikal and Chandernagar remained a part of French India until 1954.