This EPW commentary on the perils of regionalism in the backdrop of recent Maharashtra imbroglio raises three major concerns.
1. The establishment of parallel government
2. Challenges to the federal character of the nation
3. The bearing of coalition government with decisive regional party participation
This commentary also integrates a touch of media criticism.
It is disquieting to find the responses of the Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Praful Patel of NCP hailing from the state and the validation given to it by the Congress Party. This aspect clearly highlights the pressure tactics regional parties play in coalition politics to swing the balance to their undue benefit.
The current incident is a severe blow to the federal nature of the nation where regional identities take on hostile masks. The nepotism of the Lalu Prasad condemnable though does not give justification for revving up regional factionalism. The action of Raj Thackeray is a sheer opportunism of a political bigot.
How legal system is going to react in the present situation will be the crucial aspect, since cases have been slapped on Thackeray. A proper investigation and prosecution will be the touchstone and rekindling of confidence of people in the legal system.
1. The establishment of parallel government
2. Challenges to the federal character of the nation
3. The bearing of coalition government with decisive regional party participation
This commentary also integrates a touch of media criticism.
It is disquieting to find the responses of the Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Praful Patel of NCP hailing from the state and the validation given to it by the Congress Party. This aspect clearly highlights the pressure tactics regional parties play in coalition politics to swing the balance to their undue benefit.
The current incident is a severe blow to the federal nature of the nation where regional identities take on hostile masks. The nepotism of the Lalu Prasad condemnable though does not give justification for revving up regional factionalism. The action of Raj Thackeray is a sheer opportunism of a political bigot.
How legal system is going to react in the present situation will be the crucial aspect, since cases have been slapped on Thackeray. A proper investigation and prosecution will be the touchstone and rekindling of confidence of people in the legal system.
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