The creation of Andhra sparked similar demands from other linguistic groups across India. To address the issue systematically, the Central Government appointed the in 1953.
This Herculean task fell upon , the country's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, who used a mix of diplomacy, persuasion, and firmness to unify the nation.
: Following public protests and the breakdown of local administration, a plebiscite (public vote) was held. The people overwhelmingly voted to join India. 3. Kashmir
The integration was guided by three principles:
Rulers were offered generous financial allowances called "Privy Purses" and were allowed to retain titles and certain private properties.
Independent India faced three primary hurdles simultaneously:
Nation-building is a complex and ongoing process that requires the active participation of citizens, governments, and institutions. India has made significant progress in nation-building since independence, but challenges persist. By understanding these challenges and working together to address them, citizens can contribute to building a strong, united, and prosperous nation.
: India was a land of continental dimensions with multiple languages, cultures, religions, and traditions.
| Challenge | Keyword | Year/Event | |-----------|---------|-------------| | Partition violence | Two-nation theory | 1947 | | Refugee crisis | Displacement | 1947–51 | | Hyderabad | Operation Polo | 1948 | | Junagadh | Plebiscite | 1948 | | Kashmir | Instrument of Accession | 1947 | | Linguistic states | Potti Sriramulu martyrdom | 1952 | | SRC report | Fazl Ali Commission | 1956 |
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