Recent Challenges to National Integration in India
Recent Challenges to National Integration in India National integration has long been the backbone of India’s identity as a diverse yet united nation. With its pluralistic society comprising multiple religions, languages, cultures, and ethnicities, India has historically demonstrated remarkable resilience in maintaining unity amid diversity. However, in recent years, national integration has been confronted with several complex and evolving challenges. These challenges arise from social, political, economic, and technological changes that influence how citizens perceive identity, belonging, and collective responsibility. One of the most significant challenges to national integration in contemporary India is the rise of identity-based politics. Political mobilization around religion, caste, language, and region has intensified in many parts of the country. While identity assertion can be a legitimate expression of democratic rights, excessive politicization of identity often deep...