Vaibhav RawatAIR 25 · CSE 2020 · 194 wordsTheir whole copy
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Post independence linguistic reorganisation begin with creation of Andra state (Telgu) after death of Potti Sriramulu in 1956.
Reasons for linguistic divides :-
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- Language as an identity :- feeling of a common group.
- Imposition fear :- of Hindi in southern state.
- Historical promises :- eg In Nehru report of 1929
- Common culture - food, arts, dance, music, ways of worship etc.
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Due to these divides, several states were formed on the basis of
language - State reorganisation act 1956, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra & Gujrat etc.
| Positives | Negative |
|---|---|
| 1) Language give a mathematical basis for division | 1) Unnecessary demands → Not feasible economically |
| 2) Promote diversity → symbol of strong democracy | 2) Opens Pandora box → rise in demands |
| 3) Promote local leadership at PRI level | 3) Can be used by hostile elements eg Khalistan in Punjab |
| 4) Pacifies protestors | 4) Lack of national language → difficult to communicate. |
| 5) Sense of belonging to a nation. |
Need is to timely redress these demands & avoid any violent protest.
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