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National Integration and Challenges

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Addresses India’s multi-ethnic, multi-religious fabric and efforts to unite diverse communities under a single constitutional framework. National integration fosters solidarity, sense of shared nationhood, and respect for pluralism. Yet, linguistic chauvinism, caste prejudices, regional demands, and communal tensions persist. Constitutional provisions (fundamental rights, DPSPs) and institutions (NHRC, minority commissions) promote harmony. Educational curricula, cultural festivals, and inter-state cultural exchanges also enhance understanding. Despite rapid modernization, disparities in development fuel discontent. Strengthening inclusive policies, bridging socioeconomic gaps, and upholding secular-democratic ideals remain crucial in building a cohesive national identity that harmonizes India’s vast diversity under one polity.

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