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The present state of Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh, and become 26th State of India on 1 November 2000.
The demand of a separate state was first pitched in pre independence era in 1920's and later in after independence period when State Reorganization Commission in 1955 submitted its report, but it rejected the demand for separate Chhattisgarh. However after long time, this demand acquired renewed momentum in 1990's. The key issues underlying this renewed demand were a distinct Chhattisgarhi identity, large Tribal population and underdevelopment despite being resource rich. Chhattisgarh Rajya Nirman Manch, led by Chandulal Chandrakar conducted several region wide strikes and rallies and got the support of INC and BJP.
Finally, in the year 2000 NDA Government accepted separate Chhattisgarh demand and made it 26th state of India.