Challenges and responses to Indian democracy — Political Science STD 12 Arts — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ArtsPolitical ScienceChallenges and responses to Indian democracy3 Marks
Question
Write a short note about separatism.
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Answer
Wanting to secede from the country means separatism, a separate demand for a particular region or state becomes violent in the form of a violent uprising that triggers a situation of revolt and a movement to secede from the country and is called "separatism".
Separatism raises a serious question for the unity and integrity of the nation.
The Naga Mizo tribes in the north-eastern state of India have been demanding a separate country for years.
It also carries out armed insurgency activities for this.
Yet the Union of India satisfies their demand by accepting their demand for a separate country and not as a separate state.
At the time of independence, Tamil Nadu was demanding a separate Dravidian position in South India.
The Government of India has accorded a special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution.
Separately active to demand Kashmir.
There are also various groups that have resorted to terrorist activities.
Terrorist activities and active support are being received in neighboring Pakistan.
The question of Jammu and Kashmir is a challenge to the national unity and integrity of the country.
No one can accept the idea of secession from the country and if such a demand resorted to violence, coercion, intimidation and terrorism, the state needs to crack down on it.
The separatist movement and the resulting violence and coercion complicate the democratic process.
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