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Harsh LodhaAIR 261· 2023

Question 4Critically analyseGS1GS1

Critically analyse the efficacy of linguistic reorganization of states in addressing the reasons for linguistic divides in post-independent India.

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Introduction

1921 A.U. Commission (1st SRC) recommended language as important factor (not sole) for state reorganization which paved way for linguistic reorg of Indian states.

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Main Body

Issue in governance of multi lingual states

Political aspirations/ Reasons for linguistic dividesProtect to local language.

Regionalism based on language (Andhra Pradesh)

Efficacy of Linguistic reorganization:

(B) Successes:

1Address the demands for one language, one state

etn. Hunger strife of Pattu Satramalan.

2Better governance and public participation in administration in Gujarat from Maharashtra.
3India "united in diversity" so success
4language not as sole basis and admin and security consideration too.

(B) Challenges:

1Increasing demands (Bodaland issue)
2Increasing regionalism (Dravandian realism)
3More than 1600 languages to linguistic reorg in true sense X.
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Conclusion

Need of the hour is to set up end state Reorganization commission as per law commission

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Topper

Harsh Lodha

AIR 2612023

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country

Linguistic Reorganization of States

Efficacy of linguistic reorganization in addressing linguistic divides

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