Discuss the linguistic challenges faced in the re-organisation of states?(4marks)
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The main challenge was to unite a big country like India, which was so diverse in terms of multilingual and multicultural set-up.
a) Integration of complex diversity such as linguistic, cultural, economic, etc. In a common framework, “political identity and loyalty” was a Herculean task.
b) Linguistic diversity has given rise to strong political currents focused on two fundamental issues
2) The establishment of democracy in accordance with the principles of the constitution was once again a difficult task for the nation that has just been born.
3) The development of all sectors of society, with special emphasis on disadvantaged groups and religious and cultural minorities, should be a priority.
4) Economic development and the eradication of poverty should be achieved in a state of war.