When does regionalism become strong?

Regionalism sees one’s own region as superior to other regions. It develops mainly due to the developmental differences between two regions.

Regionalism becomes strong when:

1. In India, some states like Gujarat and Punjab developed after Independence while some like Bihar still remained backward.

2. The developed states achieved more in education and health while the backward states suffered more from unemployment, poverty etc.

3. A difference began between both types of states and this caused disagreements as well as deepened regionalism.