Nature of regional aspirations | States | ||
(a) | Socio-religious identity leading to statehood | (i) | Nagaland /Mizoram |
(b) | Linguistic identity and tensions with Centre | (ii) | Jharkhand /Chattisgarh |
(c) | Regional imbalance leading to demand for Statehood | (iii) | Punjab |
(d) | Secessionist demands on account of tribal identity | (iv) | Tamil Nadu |
(a) |
Socio-religious identity leading to statehood |
(iii) |
Punjab |
(b) |
Linguistic identity and tensions with Centre |
(iv) |
Tamil Nadu |
(c) |
Regional imbalance leading to demand for Statehood |
(ii) |
Jharkhand /Chattisgarh |
(d) |
Secessionist demands on account of tribal identity |
(i) |
Nagaland /Mizoram |
Regional demands from different parts of India exemplify the principle of unity with diversity because
The constitutional framework in India is much more flexible and accommodative. Therefore, regional aspirations are not encouraged to espouse separatism and remain within the nation with unity in diversity.
(a) Poet is talking about the seven states of north-eastern India that became seven sisters born of the same mother.
(b)
(c) A nation is to a great extent an imagined community, held together by the collective beliefs, aspirations and imaginations of its members. Sharing a common past and living together on a particular territory over a long period of time gives people a sense of their collective identity. The Indian nation identifies with the rivers, mountains and regions of the Indian sub-continent. We all Indians share all these characteristic of a nation.
The special status and autonomy given by Article 370 has provoked two opposite reactions. There is a section of people outside of J&K that believes that the special status of the State conferred by Article 370 does not allow full integration of the State with India. This section feels that Article 370 should therefore be revoked and J&K should be like any other State in India.
Mostly Kashmiris, believe that the autonomy conferred by Article 370 is not enough. A section of Kashmiris have expressed at least three major grievances.
First viewpoint is correct because Indian constitution under Article 370 gives greater autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir compared to other States of India. The State has its own Constitution. All provisions of the Indian Constitution are not applicable to the State. Laws passed by the Parliament apply to J&K only if the State agrees.
Second viewpoint is correct if its demand is restricted to greater state autonomy only, instead of secession from the union. Every individual being human being deserves basic Human rights, these rights can be realised only in democratic state. The grievance of its’ own citizens must be looked by the state in most sincere manner.
Both the views are justifiable on their own grounds. Need is to make a middle path by deliberation discussion and negotiation.
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