1. Challenges of Nation Building
Independent India faced significant challenges in nation-building immediately after gaining freedom. Key issues included the integration of diverse communities, establishing a democratic governance system, and ensuring equitable development for all citizens. Amidst the traumatic events of partition, the government worked towards unification and demographic stability, defining a national identity grounded in equality and justice.
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1.3.1The Problem
What we have learnt
- India's independence came with the partition, leading to communal violence and massive displacement.
- The integration of the princely states was critical for national unity post-independence.
- Democratic practices needed to be developed in alignment with the Constitution to ensure governance for all citizens.
Key Concepts
- -- Partition
- The division of British India into two separate nations, India and Pakistan, leading to large-scale violence and mass migrations.
- -- Princely States
- Regions in India that were under the control of local monarchs before independence and needed to be integrated into the Indian Union.
- -- Democracy
- A system of government in which representatives are elected to govern on behalf of the citizens, ensuring equal rights and parliamentary practices.
- -- Linguistic States
- States formed based on linguistic and cultural demographics to reflect India's diversity and ensure representation.
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