2. Post-independence India has witnessed many instances of extreme form of regionalism. Is regionalism a threat to national integrity? How can regional aspirations be addressed within the constitutional framework?

Approach:

♤ Give a brief definition of regionalism.

♤ Give an account of rise of sense of regionalism in India.

♤ Describe how it becomes a threat to national integrity.

♤ Bring out some Constitutional provisions which try to deal with regional aspirations.