Question

Bring out two major differences between the challenge of nation
building for eastern and western regions of the country at the time of
Independence.

Answer 1

Answer:

The two major differences between eastern (Bengal) and Western (Punjab) regions can be summed up as follows:

1. These regions were the Muslim majority provinces to be joined. Hence, it was decided that new country Pakistan will comprise two territories i.e. West and East Pakistan.

2. Secondly, there was a problem of minorities on both sides of border (East and West). Lakhs of Hindus and Sikhs in areas of Pakistan and Muslims on the Indian side

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

1.        Both Eastern and Western regions of the country at the time of independence had seen large population transfer in terms of Hindus and Muslims preferring their majority state. However many were left abandoned homeless on the other side and started living as minorities.

2. The western region, i.e., Punjab, confronted the migrant crisis where resettlement was needed for refugees and asylum seekers from Pakistan. When the Eastern region experienced the pressures of communalism that had ended up in bloodshed.