Maharashtra Karnataka state border Conflict
Repercussions of state reorganisation act -1956 and later division of states on linguistic basis can be seen in the form of long pending Maharashtra – Karnataka border dispute.
Located near the borders of Maharashtra and Goa, Belgaum became a part of the Bombay Presidency after Independence. In 1948, the Belgaum municipal corporation led by Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti demanded that the district, having a predominant Marathi-speaking population, be incorporated into the proposed Maharashtra State. However, the States Reorganisation Act of 1956, which divided states on linguistic and administrative lines, made Belgaum a part of the then Mysore State. Since then ,the issue between the two states came to the centre stage of Indian politics.
Series of Commissions on state reorganization
JVP committee
Though India got independence, indian constitution did not provide the formation of states on linguistic basis. Indian National Congress earlier passed a resolution stating the necessity of linguistic states in Ahemedabad convention in 1921. However , Congress formed the ‘JVP’ committee in 1948 , to re-think the provisions of Dhar committee formed by Indian government. This committee comprised of senior congress leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru , Vallabh bhai Patel and P.Sitaramaih.It suggested that language based formation of states should not be taken on priority basis.Central government and Nehru raised four problems regarding the states reorganisation on linguistic basis 1. Decision of state reorganiszation on linguistic basis should not be taken in hurry as it is not feasible to bring about the change in the life of people who have stayed together for many years.
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... the authorities started increasing since newly formed BCC adopted a resolution demanding Belgaum's merger with Maharashtra in 1984.The BCC was ruled by Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) .The State government immediately issued a notice to the corporation asking why the resolution should not be cancelled.
For past few years , elected representatives of Maharashtra , both in state assembly and parliament have failed to produce a united show in support of Maharashtra’s demands . On the contrary their counterparts from Karnataka have succeeded in standing by the Karnataka’s position.
After almost six decades of political churning over the border dispute, The people of Belgaum neither got justice nor peace. Utilization of their pain for electoral gains by politicians from both the states has lead to nothing but futile tension among people living on border.
Thousands of years ago, Indian society developed into a complex system based on different classes. This system was known as the Caste System. It separated Indians into different castes based on what class were born into. As thousands of years went by, this system grew larger and became further complex (Wadley 189). This system caused frustration for the Indian citizens because they were receiving inequality. Not only did the inequality and separation of the Indian society frustrate the citizens of India, but the imperialism Britain had upon them as well. In the early 20th century, Indian nationalists wanted to take a stand against the British rule and make India independent. The British created unfair laws that created a nationalist movement
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With every significant decision, there is always some form of conflict. Especially when it comes to perfecting a newly, formed government.
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