Indian Constitution Article 3

Article 3 of the Indian Constitution deals with the formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries, or names of existing states. Here is the exact wording of Article 3:

**Article 3: Formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States**

Parliament may by law:

- form a new State by separation of territory from any State or by uniting two or more States or parts of States or by uniting any territory to a part of any State;

- increase the area of any State;

- diminish the area of any State;

- alter the boundaries of any State;

- alter the name of any State;

**Provided that no Bill for the purpose shall be introduced in either House of Parliament except on the recommendation of the President and unless, where the proposal contained in the Bill affects the area, boundaries, or name of any of the States, the Bill has been referred by the President to the Legislature of that State for expressing its views thereon within such period as may be specified in the reference or within such further period as the President may allow and the period so specified or allowed has expired.**

This article ensures that the reorganization of states requires the involvement of both the central government and the states, ensuring a balance of power and consideration of regional interests.