Regionalism 2-2

Historical factors. Colonialism, outsider exploitation and tribal exploitation created feeling of discontent and ethnic identity based on US versus them.

Unique geography contrasted with others makes an identity.

Politicisation of religion, group or region. Like khalistan movement.

Threat to the language. bodoland movement based on Bodo sahitya sabha uniting The tribe.

Economic threats. Assamese people resources jobs and education written by Bangladeshi migrants. Created Assam movement.

Regional disparity. Jharkhand wanted separate state because of low development.