<P> The Parliament of India can pass a law to amend the Constitution and provide a Legislature with elected Members and a Chief Minister for a union territory, as it has done for Delhi and Puducherry . In general, the President of India appoints an administrator or lieutenant - governor for each UT . There are seven union territories, including Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana . </P> <P> Delhi and Puducherry (Pondicherry) operate somewhat differently from the other five . Delhi and Puducherry were given partial statehood and Delhi was redefined as the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT) and incorporated into a larger area known as the National Capital Region (NCR). Delhi and Puducherry have their own elected legislative assemblies and the executive councils of ministers with partially state - like function . </P> <P> The seven union territories are: </P> <Ul> <Li> Chandigarh </Li> <Li> Dadra and Nagar Haveli </Li> <Li> Daman and Diu </Li> <Li> Lakshadweep </Li> <Li> Puducherry </Li> <Li> Andaman and Nicobar Islands </Li> <Li> National Capital Territory of Delhi </Li> </Ul>

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