Question

How did India address the regional aspirations of the people? Explain with the help of any two examples.

Answer 1

1. The democratic politics of India enable individuals and groups to communicate with the public on the basis of their regional identity, aspirations, and specific regional issues.
2. India's democratic politics prioritize regional issues and problems during the policy-making process. For instance, the regional aspirations of Punjab, Assam, and Kashmir are a prime example.
3. The eighties marked the emergence of the military in Punjab, the persistence of issues in the North East, the agitation of students in Assam, and the escalation of tensions in the Kashmir valley.
4. The Government of India resolved down negotiations with these regional aspirations in order to alleviate tensions in numerous regions.
5. Mizoram serves as an illustration of a political settlement that effectively addresses the issue of separation.