Discuss regionalism in India with reference to national integration. Examine whether regionalism is antithetical to nationalism.
Introduction
15th FINANCE COMMISSION R SPECIAL CATEGORY/STATE STATUS ON: APA
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Main Body
STEPS TO LIMIT REGIONAL DISPARITY through INTER STATE COUNCIL UNDER ARTICLE 263 and FORMATION OF ZONAL COMMISSION through ARTICLE 3rd STATE DIVERSITY. REGIONALISM NOT ANTITHETIC TO NATIONALISM - CSDS STUDY(LOKANTI) SHOWED 5+7 BELIEVED IN STRONG STATE & IDENTIFIED IDENTITY AND NATIONAL IDENTITY LAW COEXIST. REGIONALISM STATE DEMAND - UNDER FA21 ALL COMMISSION STRENGTHEN INDIA EX: ANDHRA PRADESH CAN HELP BUILD STRONG UNITY IN DIVERSITY.
Conclusion
BUT CERTAIN REGIONALISM LIKE SECESSIONISM, KHALISTAN REFERENDUM OR GREATER NAGALAND ARE EXAMPLES OF ANTITHETICAL TO NATIONALISM. HENCE MULTI PRONGED "ACCOMMODATE POLICY" FOR POSITIVE MOVEMENT AND "DETERRENCE" TO NEGATIVE MOVEMENTS FROM REGIONALISM ARE USED AT THE HOUR.
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Diagram
Flow chart showing Steps to Limit Regional Disparity through Inter State Council (Article 263) leading to Formation of Zonal Commission (Article 3), showing state diversity and state responsibility
- Uses empirical data from CSDS study
- Differentiates between positive and negative forms of regionalism
- Provides concrete examples
- Links to constitutional provisions
- Balanced approach with examples of both integration and secessionism
Chandana Jahnavi
Effects of Globalization on Indian society
Regionalism
Regionalism and Nationalism
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analytical and structured
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