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Lecture and Explanation
Understanding Regionalism in India
Key Words: Regionalism in India, Regionalism and Violence, Social Evils, Sociology for BA LLB
The Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, B.A. LL.B, Sociology - II (Legal System and Society), Paper Code: L 2002
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Lecture: Regionalism in India
Regionalism means to situate the approach and sentiments towards a particular region.
Regionalism can be a form of resistance against the imposition of a particular cultural ideology, and economic interest.
Regionalism is found to have connections with the cultural patterns that exist as a part of the dominant culture.
Sometimes, it becomes a threat to the nation-state by regional groups who struggle for their particular sectional interests.
Features of regionalism:
Regionalism is a psychic phenomenon.
It denotes the group identity and loyalty to the region.
It is linked with the economic interest of their reason without taking into consideration the interest of another region.
It prohibits people from other regions to be benefitting from their development.
Factors Behind Regionalism in India
Regionalism in India is a multidimensional phenomenon as it is a complex amalgam (mixture or combination) of geographical, historical, cultural, economic, politico-administrative and psyche factors.
Geographical Factor:
The territorial orientation based on geographical boundaries relates to the inhabitants of a particular region which are symbolic, at least in the Indian context.
This is more so because of the linguistic distribution along geographical boundaries. The topographic and climatic variations along with differences in the settlement pattern induce in people the concept of regionalism.
Historical and Cultural Factors:
In the Indian scenario, the historical or cultural factors may be considered the prime components of the phenomenon of regionalism.
The historical and cultural components interpret regionalism by way of cultural heritage, folklore, myths, symbolism and historical traditions.
People of a particular cultural group also derive inspiration from the noble deeds and glorious achievements of the local heroes.
Caste and Region:
The caste system and religion in Indian society play only a marginal role in causing regionalism. Only when caste is combined with linguistic preponderance or religion it may cause regional feeling.
In the like manner, religion is not so significant except when it is combined with linguistic homogeneity or based on dogmatism and orthodoxy or linked with economic deprivation.
Economic Factors:
In the present times, uneven developments in different parts of the country may be construed as the prime reason for regionalism and separatism.
There are certain regions in the country where industries and factories have been concentrated, educational and health facilities are sufficiently provided, a communication network has been developed, and rapid agricultural development has been made possible.
But there are also certain areas where the worth of independence is yet to be realized in terms of socio-economic development.
But in the post-independence era, efforts should have been made for regional balance in matters of industrial, agricultural and above all, economic development.
This disparity has caused the feeling of relative deprivation among the inhabitants of economically neglected regions. It has manifested itself in the demand for separate states such as Bodoland or Jharkhand land, Uttarakhand, etc. in the past.
Political-Administrative Factors:
Political parties, especially the regional political parties as well as local leaders exploit the regional sentiments, and regional deprivation and convert them to solidify their factional support bases.
Effects of Regionalism in India:
Positive Effects of Regionalism
It promotes a sense of pride in connecting to one’s roots and culture.
It has been noticed that often regional movements have helped the art and culture of many neglected regions to flourish by increasing their exposure through local emphasis.
Negative effects of regionalism:
Sons of Soil doctrine: This is narrow narrow-minded concept and less accepting of other cultures found in different parts of the country.
This is against the national identity, a sense of belonging to one nation, a feeling one shares with a group of people, regardless of one`s citizenship status.
This leads to the formation of multiple communities within one nation and restricts the free interplay of culture and tradition between a country`s citizens.
The nation consists not only of variations in terms of people from different states but also different languages, religions, economic backgrounds as well as ethnic roots.
Some Issues of the Regionalism:
South Indian and Hindi people were victims of violence in Maharashtra during the Shiv Sena Regime. People are brainwashed into believing philosophies that go against the very principles that establish us as a unity in diversity.
Measures to Control the Regionalism:
Balanced economic development in states and country
Promotes and accepts the diverse customs and values of the nation
Developed means of communication to promote unity in diversity
Promote unity in diversity through the educational system
Control the mass media, which spreads hate speech against “other” communities and state
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