"The regionalism in India is both a response to the failures in addressing regional aspirations and as an assertion of socio-cultural identity in the face of perceived marginalization." Comment.

Regionalism refers to strong solidarity with one's own region at the expense of other areas. It assumes one's region is superior to others and has special needs. Regionalism as a response to failure of inclusive development is - poverty rate [Bihar 34.82% (NITI Aayog)] led to Bihar's demand for special category, as a response to regional aspirations [more representation demands] - Gorkhaland aspirations from West Bengal, Developmental deficit: Lack of amenity in certain parts of country

HDI 0.2-0.3 shows district is human development calls for more resources and aspirations. Rise of regional identity due to marginalization is Viers to pushing off of certain strata of society away from mainstream development. Perceived marginalization: Lack of integration to North East, Lack of coordination state of state-northerly that met by centre, Ladakhi demands for more development. Boost: Socio-cultural identity: Regional solidarity group, Gorkhaland norch, Political activities over regional identity is Telangana brofth. Way forward: Cooperative Federalism is need of the hour. Proper representation (consultation). Bridge development deficit respecting approach to regional aspirations. Hence, India as a gated bowl of heterogeneous identity can preserve safe with dialogue, evolution and development.

Boost: Socio-cultural identity: Regional solidarity group, Gorkhaland norch, Political activities over regional lines, activity Hyderabad identity is Telangana brofth. Way forward: Cooperative Federalism is need of the hour. Proper representation (consultation). Bridge development deficit respecting approach to regional aspirations. Hence, India as a gated bowl of heterogeneous identity can preserve safe with dialogue, evolution and development.