discuss different factors responsible for secessionist tendencies in india.
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Answer: Secession is the process of withdrawal or moving away from the union by a smaller state or territory. There have been secessionist tendencies in India ever since the birth of the nation in 1947. The multi cultural ,multi religious , multi lingual country has various factors which led to these tendencies are:
1. historical
With the end of British rule in 1947 the princely states of Hydrabad, Travancore, J&K wanted to remain sovereign and outside Indian union
2. cultural and political
Imposition of Hindi as official language hurt the Southern states. It was felt as imposing majority rule and disrespect to their culture. exploited politically this led to secessionist tendencies. The demand for Khalistan was political in nature. The huge geographical extent of India creates diversity and inequalities in the society.
3. economic neglect
Continuous neglect by governments and in bringing sustainable economic development in North East , J&K has
brought secessionist tendencies
4. foreign interference and extremism
The interference and encouragement by China , Pakistan and the extremism of Naxals have aggregated
the problems
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