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A Critical Analysis of Issues and Challenges To Nationalism For Indian
National Integration
Santosh Doipude
Dept. of Political Science
Rani Channamma University, PG Centre, Jamkhandi
Mallikarjun M. Maradi
Assistant Professor and Coordinator,
Rani Channamma University, PG Centre, Jamkhandi
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Abstract:
Nationalism is the most successful political ideology in human history and national importance.
India is distinct and special country in the world due to race, language, religion, caste, grid, etc.,
constitute the major forms of diversity. The concept of nationalism is as devotional and/or
emotional sentiments to one’s nation or as a policy of national independence. Anthony H. Birch
(1989)1
argued that the national integration depends on culture pluralism and its indigenous
people claiming the right of self-governance, unity and secularism and at the same time
increasing ethnic diversity leads to failure to integration. The present study is casual research in
nature. The study has covered critical analysis on challenges and issues to nationalism for the Indian
national integration. Henceforth, study aims to trace the reasons and challenges for nationalism and
national integration.
Keywords: Nationalism, issues and challenges of Indian national integration.
1
Anthony H. Birch, Nationalism and National Integration, University of Victoria, British Coumbia, 1989.

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1.1 Introduction:
Nationalism is the most successful ideology in human history in the world. All states contain
ethnic or cultural minorities within their borders that are imperfectly integrated into national
society. National integrity is a feeling or sense of unity towards country. It is vital concept in the
State and that relating to pursuit for harmony within state. Thus, irrespective of religion, race,
creed, ethnic background and language. National integration is a unified cause of serving and
development of a nation state. Hence, national integration is great relevance and a direct bearing
on national security. Nationalism and national integrity with the best practices taken by citizen
and government of particular country. National integration through govt policies, cultural
nationalism activities, unity in cultural diversity, cultural identity, nation states and other factors
also. Therefore, nationalism is the process, problems, and frequent failure of national integration
are issues of central importance in the contemporary era.
1.2 Review of literature:
This paper has surveyed various literatures which plays a vital role in establishing the
background for research work in social science. Review of literature is very important for
identifying research gap and for in-depth discuss, books, articles, and scholarly published
research papers have sagaciously studied and inference their ideas. Hence, an attempt is made to
review important research work are reviewed as follows.Barry Posen (1993)2
argues that
nationalism increases the intensity of war and states deliberately promote nationalism with the
aim of improving their military capabilities. Smith Anthony (2010)3
: Authorexplainedthat the
nationalismisan ideology and movement that promotes the interest of a particular nation or state.
Aditi Athreya (2016)4
: the author explained that the nationalistic tendencies, especially in
pluralist societies such as India stem from economic disparity in the population. Cultural or
ethno-linguistics identity is only used as a garb to demand better economic and political
2
Posen Barry, Nationalism, the Mass Army, and Military Power, International Security, Vol-18(2), Pg-80-124,
1993.
3
Smith Anthony, Nationalism: Theory, Ideology, History, Polity, Sage Publication, Pg-9, 2010.
4
Aditi Athreya, Cultural Nationalism in India, Anthropol Journal, Vol-4(2), ISSN-2332-0915, Pg-1-5, 2016.

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representations.Dr. Binod Kumar Jha (2016)5
: The author encompasses that the Indian
nationalism is based on pan Indian homogeneities and an anti-imperialism shared in common,
and the regional nationalism on the cultural homogeneities. The paper has focused on these two
important factors intertwined and dovetailed. Thus, at the time of colonial period, the dominant
India nationalities consolidated their position and after freedom took over the state. Therefore,
the phenomenon of nationalism and sub-nationalism and its dichotomous relationship in Indian
politics.
1.3 Needs for the study: The present study is relevant and valid for national interest. The study
is focused on the critical analysis on issues and challenges of nationalism for India national
integration. Therefore, India is diverse country in race, greed, culture, art etc., though Indians are
feeling, it comprises the sprit which brings people of all dialects and beliefs together is a similar
endeavor. A society which is a cohesive group of people share nationalism thoughts and
ideology. In order to bridge the gap mentioned in the objectives, the present study is need to
undertake to find out the nationalism, factors influence on integration values, issues and
challenges of nationalism for national integration in India. Hence, study aims to find solutions of
to the research question which has set according to it.
1.4 Objectives:
Every successful study should have specified and well-defined objectives. A careful statement
of the objective helps in preparing a well-decorated report facilitating others to take decision on
it. This study has been undertaken to study the nationalism for Indian national integration.
1. To study the relevance of nationalism and national integration.
2. To critical analyse the issues and challenges for nationalism for Indian national
integration.
3. To describe the factors affecting on nationalism and Indian national integration.
5
Dr. Binod Kumar Jha, (2016): Political economy of nationalism and sub-nationalism, Quest Journal of Research in
humanities and Social Science, Vol-4(10), ISSN-2321-9467, Pg-1-9, 2016

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1.5 Methodology: The present research paper is descriptive and conceptual in nature. The
relevant data has been collected through various secondary data such as newspaper, reports of
various committees and commissions appointed by government, magazines, journals, report
submitted by research scholars, economists, political analysts, TV reports which has broadcasted,
books and authorized websites. Furthermore ideas or phenomenon has written based on primary
research design provide a baseline with which can be compared. The present study purely based
on secondary data and conceptual framework has been prepared.
1.6 Scope of the study
Study covered only on issues, challenges, factors influencing on nationalism for Indian national
integration through government, nationalism values, national diversity and unity, national
patriotism and national security. The research paper designed to study only on nationalism and
national integration. Study had been carried out during 2019.
1.7 Critics analysis on nationalism for national integration in India.
Nationalism is an emotional attachment to the nation or country. Most of the Political Science
scientists argues that nationalism is the membership in a state and its identification. Another
words, nationalism is the unity of the people constituted by certain factors like class, language,
religion, region, art, and culture or is an ideological feelings on certain common identities.
Table 1 showing Religion in Indian as per the census in India.
Religion % Religion %
Hinduism 79.8 Sikhism 1.7
Islam 14.2 Buddhism 0.7
Christianity 2.3 Jainism 0.4
Zoroastrianism 0.2 Judaism 0.2
Tribalism 0.2 Baha’i faith 0.1
Religion not stated 0.2
Source: Census report, 2011
From the above table explained that the proportion of religion according to the 2011 census,
79.8% of the population are practice Hinduism, 14.2% adhere are Islamic, 2.3% adheres
to Christianity,
1.7% adheres to Sikhism, and 0.7% adheres to Buddhism. Zoroastrianism, Sanamahism and Juda
ism also have an ancient history in India, and each has several thousands of Indian adherents.

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Hence, India is only country having this much of region wise diversified country though Indians
are unity in every aspects of Indian Integrity that’s the beauty of Indian nation in the world.
The important factors influencing on the growth and development of Indian nationalism
such as political administration unity, education, communication, emergence of modern press,
economic exploitation, revival of glorious Indian heritage, impact of international events, social
and religious reform movements etc., are the vital factors decides Indian Nationalism.
Figure 1. Growth of nationalism in India
National Integration:
The problem arises from the various ethnic speaking many languages, culture, art and
architecture, historical background, dress style, food, marital states etc., are divert national
integration. Indian society which is filled with diversities is unified by certain emotional forces.
This is the process of national integration. The main objective of national integration is to
encounter all fissiparous forces. National integration is a complex concept. It has social, political,
Political and
Administrative
Unity
Degree of
Educational
Development of
Communication
Emergence of
Modern Press
Economic
Exploitation
Revival of Glorious
Indian Heritage
Impact of
International Events
Social and
Religious
Reform Movements
Nationalism

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religious, regional and economic dimensions. The three basic factors of national integration 1.
Structural equality 2. Cultural unity 3. Ideological unity.
Challenges of Indian National Integration: Certain factors stand against the all-round
integration of our nation. The study has thrown light upon the major threats to national
integration of India through a proper education of nationalism. Some of the important challenges
are given bellow in the form of graphical representation.
Influencing Factors to improve nationalism for national integration in India: National
Integration is the determination of the people aimed at living together sharing traditions, ideals,
culture, history, religion, language and customs etc. The vital factors improve the nationalism for
national integration.
Improving Indian Secularism: India is a secular state. India has no state religion as in the case
of many other countries.
Unity in diversity: Unity in diversity is used as an expression of harmony
and unity between dissimilar individuals or groups.
Sub culturalism: A subculture is a group of people within a culture that differentiates
itself from the parent culture to which it belongs, often maintaining some of its founding.
Challenges of
Indian
National
Integration
Casteism
Communalism
Linguistic
Fanaticism
Social
Assimilation
Lack of Good
and
Committed
Dirty politics

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Organise seminars, workshops and other academic activities on the factors which hamper
national integration.
Governance and good economic development: Geography and Integration in Economic
Development for Indian nationalism
Degidn and organize programmes which encourage and promote national integration.
Prepare an album or small movie of national symbols, art, and other factors which
support.
Cultural unity: Caste discriminations like untouchability and inapproachability should be
eradicated.
Regional harmony: Religious harmony in India is a concept that indicates that there is
love, affection in between different religions in India.
Political stability: Political stability is a variable of great importance in a country's
evolution since, across time.
Reviving role of media for national integration: social media in need of some revival in
the context of nationalism and national integration.
Conclusion
National fosters nationalism and it is opposed to communication, linguistic, regionalism and
similar fissiparous forces. There are some challenges affecting on nationalism for national
integration. Determine efforts towards prosperity, sense of pride, maintain harmony, unity in
diversity, cultural unity, food, language and other factors also taken account while understanding
of nationalism need of time which improve vigorously as a supreme national interest.
Reference:
1. A.K. Baruah (1991). Social tension in Assam: Middle class politics, Poorvanchal,
Gawahati, Pg-2.
2. Aditi Athreya (2016). Cultural Nationalism in India, Anthropol Journal, Vol-4(2), ISSN-
2332-0915, Pg-1-5.
3. Anthony H. Birch (1989). Nationalism and National Integration, University of Victoria,
British Coumbia.

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4. Dr. Binod Kumar Jha (2016). Political economy of nationalism and sub-nationalism,
Quest Journal of Research in humanities and Social Science, Vol-4(10), ISSN-2321-
9467, Pg-1-9.
5. Posen Barry (1993). Nationalism, the Mass Army, and Military Power, International
Security, Vol-18(2), Pg-80-124.
6. Smith Anthony (2010). Nationalism: Theory, Ideology, History, Polity, Sage Publication,
Pg-9.