REGIONONALISM Asst. Prof. Saramma Mathew

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Regionalism can be defined as a consciousness of a loyalty to a distinct area within a country usually characterised by common culture & language or historical and social background.

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Giving under importance to one’s own region at the cost of the integrity and unity of the country leads to regionalism.

 Regional disparities in development  Border issues  Sharing of resources  Political vested interest  Administration problems due to size of the state

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