October 26 marks the day in 1947 when Maharaja Hari Singh, the then ruler of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, signed the Instrument of Accession to the Union of India. This day is observed as a public holiday in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Which Union territory of India celebrates Accession Day on October 26?
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2024 · Topic: State and Union Territories (Types of Union Territories and their administration)
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