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Ritika Chitlangia

Question 16GS1GS1

Despite the initial fears about the linguistic reorganization of states post-independence helped strengthen the unity of India. Discuss.

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Post-independence, the demand for linguistic reorientation of states gathered momentum.

Despite initial reluctance, the linguistic reorganisation of states helped prevent 'Balkanisation' of India.

Demand and Response to Linguistic Reorganisation:

After 1920 session of Congress, it was identified that linguistic reorganisation of states was inevitable.

Post independence, C.K. Bhase and J.V.P committee requested to form linguistic provinces.
Polli Vairammuley undertook 56 day fast for creation of

up aware Telangana and Andhra state from Tamil Nadu ⇒ widespread protests ⇒ states reorganisation Act 1956 divided the country into 14 states and 6 union territories on basis of linguistic, cultural identity, economic viability, administrative convenience and national unity.

Fears regarding linguistic reorganisation:

1Balkanisation of the country ⇒ communal violence of Partition instilled fears in minds of leaders ⇒ discouraged division of the society on mutual basis.
2Opening up of Pandora's box ⇒ demands for statehood and importance to parochialism.
3Fears of regional divisiveness, sub-nationalism and secessionism to Indian society.
4Lack of administrative feasibility and economic unity of country.

Strengthening of National Unity:

1Linguistic organisation embodied regional identity within the realm of nationalism.
2Acceptance of diversity and scope for preservation of cultural identity.
3Economic and administrative feasibility was preserved.
4Actually prevented secessionism of Indian States and preserved unity in diversity principle.

Therefore, linguistic reorganisation was usually the reason for strengthening of Indian unity.

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Ritika Chitlangia

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Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country

Linguistic Reorganization

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