How does India's diversity influence its democracy? Discuss the initiatives taken to leverage this diversity for national integration. (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
India is often called a 'halad bowl' when different religions, languages, ethnicity coexist on spirit of 'accommodation without homogenization'.
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Diversity influencing democracy - POSITIVE: (i) feed it multi-party democracy with wide range of regional parties like Shiv Sena and DMK (ii) checked authoritarianism through civil society protect of anti-CAA protest (iii) Strengthen federalism of empowering state identities checked decentralization (iv) Leads to mutual respect among people cultivating tolerance and acceptance of new laws in Dharma participating in Ramayana exhibitions. NEGATIVE: (i) Threat to internal security allied nationalism movement (ii) Checked emergence of 'Indian identity' & attack on non-marathi in Maharashtra. India tries to have to leverage diversity for integration - (i) Constitutional mechanisms like pancetta of national integration council, N-E Council (ii) Decentralization through 84 and 65 adeem leading to protection of identities & u 371A for Northeast (iii) Cultural messages like Rashi Tamil designs to push natural exchange (iv) New education policy with emphasis on three language key basis on alternatelish in language.
Conclusion
India's diversity is its biggest strength and need to be protected.
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- Covered both positive and negative aspects
- Mentioned specific schemes and constitutional provisions
- Provided examples like regional parties and protests
Animesh Jain
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Diversity and Democracy
National integration through diversity
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