Write a short note with a sociological perspective on nativist movements in India after independence.

→ Sociological perspective on nativist movements:

• Regional disparities causing relative deprivation: Bifurcation of Telangana from Andhra Pradesh was majorly driven by lack of resource allocation and poor economic growth in Telangana region.

• Traditional culture of autonomy and self rule: Tribal nativism (ex: Bodoland, Nagalim) is driven by local autonomy. When this is hindered by common constitution, rule of law etc. nativist movements start.

• Feeling of over development: Catalonia in Spain, Khalistan in India feels they are burdened with paying for underdeveloped states. This leads to demand for separation/autonomy.

• Threat of dominant culture: This results when efforts towards imposition of dominant culture is done. Natives feel their culture is threatened and rise in revolt.