Prelims · 6 Indian Society · 6.11 Social issues

6.11.2 Regionalism and sons-of-the-soil movements: linguistic states, Dravidian, Punjab, Assam and the North-East

Regionalism is loyalty to a region, language or ethnic group that seeks recognition, autonomy, statehood or jobs for "sons of the soil"; India has mostly absorbed it by redrawing states and signing accords rather than by force alone.

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Key terms

  • regionalism
  • sons of the soil
  • Myron Weiner
  • JVP Committee
  • States Reorganisation Commission
  • Potti Sriramulu
  • DMK
  • anti-Hindi agitation
  • Anandpur Sahib Resolution
  • Punjab Accord
  • Assam Accord
  • Mizo Accord
  • Bodo Accord
  • Inner Line Permit
  • Shiv Sena
  • Gorkhaland
  • Sarkaria Commission

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