India: obliteration of cultural differences and state centralisation — that are well illustrated by the way J&K has been dealt with, may impact policies vis-à-vis other states and other domains

Current paradigm shift in J&K is in tune with the steady centralisation of the state since 2014
The two trends — obliteration of cultural differences and state centralisation — that are well illustrated by the way J&K has been dealt with, may impact policies vis-à-vis other states and other domains. For instance, Hindi may be promoted at the expense of linguistic diversity more decisively.
Written by Christophe Jaffrelot | Updated: August 7, 2019
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