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9. Linguistic Groups

Language has been so important factor in Indian politics that it became the main basis for the reorganisation of states. The language along with caste, religion and tribe have been responsible for the emergence of political parties as well as pressure groups. Some of the linguistic groups are:

(i) Tamil Sangh

(ii) Anjuman Tarraki-i-Urdu

(iii) Andhra Maha Sabha

(iv) Hindi Sahitya Sammelan

(v) Nagari Pracharani Sabha

(vi) Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha