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Question
Using the following point, explain the factors (reasons) responsible for the emergence of Regional Parties:
Center-state relations.
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Solution
Center-state relations: By 1970s the Centre-State relations began to attenuate. A movement for real State autonomy arose in Punjab, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Northeastern regions.
The main demands of the regional parties are:
- Regional imbalances should be done away with,
- President’s rule should not be imposed in State to promote partisan interests, and
- The States should have a better share of Central revenues.
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