Democracy in India - A Perspective of the Challenges Faced — Flashcards

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Regionalism is the feeling and politics of a particular area or region that develops a distinct identity because of language, culture, history, geography, economy, or shared grievances. It can lead to…

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Regionalism grows because of social and cultural diversity, regional economic imbalance, language differences, geographical isolation, and feelings of injustice or deprivation. These factors often com…

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Linguistic reorganisation led to the creation of states on language basis. Andhra Pradesh was created in 1953, the States Reorganisation Commission report led to 14 states in 1956, Bombay was bifurcat…

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Sub-regionalism is the demand of a smaller area within a larger region for a separate identity or state. Examples include Telangana, Gorkhaland, Bodoland, and Vidarbha.

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The Gorkhas of Darjeeling felt socially and economically deprived and wanted a separate state to protect their identity and interests. Their movement is a sub-regional expression.

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In the North-East, regionalism was strongly linked with ethnicity and tribal identity. This helped create states such as Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura.

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A.Z. Phizo was a Naga leader who launched a violent secessionist movement for an independent Nagaland. He escaped to England in 1956.

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Nagaland was created as a state after the Naga secessionist movement was suppressed. Statehood came in 1963.