Question
Which three lessons do we learn from regional aspirations and their accommodation as an integral part of democratic politics? Describe.
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Answer
- Regional aspirations are very important part of democratic politics and expression of regional issues is a normal phenomenon.
- Democratic negotiations are the best way to resolve the regional issues.
- Regional matters can be resolved by power sharing within constitutional framework.
- Regional balance and economic development decrease the feeling of regional discrimination. Therefore the problem of backwardness of regions should be addressed at a priority.
- Constitutional provisions already incorporated in resolving regional issues. As the sixth schedule of the constitution allows different tribes complete autonomy of preserving their practices and customary laws.
- Federalism should be given respect in true sense.
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