Madhav AgarwalAIR 16 · CSE 2024 · 212 wordsTheir whole copy
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Regionalism is a phenomenon where people choose regional identity over national identity. It is based on "geographical concentration" of identity markers.
Reasons behind generation of regional sentiments:
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(i) Imbalanced economic deprivation of a region. (eg: Telangana state due to poor development)
(ii) Chauvinism based on language. (eg: Son of Soil Policy in Maharashtra.
(iii) Political factors: who use regional sentiments to fulfill their own vested interests.
(iv) Feeling of "otherisation" eg: North East Exodus from Bangalore.
(v) Identity based on historic folklores
eg: Bundelkhand region through folklores of past
(vi) Competition of resources :-
eg: Inter-state disputes among states for rivers, eg: Maharasthra, Karnataka
Regional sentiments & Cultural assertiveness leading to separatism :
Yes both can lead to separation by promoting solidarity in region but having an ETHNOCENTRIC view against other regions.
eg: Demand for Greater Nagalim to forge a Naga Identity/culture
Similarly in religion can be seen from secessionist demands of Khalistan in Punjab.
Demands of separation can also be from State but within India
Ways to foster solidarity
→ 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat' → Balanced regional growth through tax incentives → Political Sensitization & rule of law
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We need to boost regional identities that allow for self determination & boost to diversity rather than which leads to conflicts and chaos.
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