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Ensures non-imposition of dominant ideologies, saving unique ulture.

Ex: Tamil Nadu against Hindi imposition.

Allows for a greater voice in decision-making by demands for representation.

Ex: Fixed member of seat demand for southern state to Delimitation.

Regionalism has spurred regional parties who advocate greater resources.

Ex: TDP selling 30,000 rs for the development of Amaravati.

Guarantees the diverse issues to be not lost in the maze of national concern

Ex: Developmental concern of Borderland region.

Ignites feelings of separatism when stretched to extreme ends.

Ex: Demands for Khalistan state

May lead to regional demands overshadowing national requirements.

Ex: Demand for greater resources to Nagaland and create Nagalism.

Threaten national integrity

Competing pressures of various states → no resource for national security

May hold national interest hostage to political narrow ends.

Ex: FTAs with other countries requiring capability from all sections

May create vested power groups.

Use of Zonal councils to resolve disputes

Ex: HM holding ZC meeting

Framework of Cooperative federalism to be strengthen (Sarkaria Commission)

Thus regionalism needs to be balanced with national interest for 'Samskrit se Samridhi'

— Amrit Mahapatra · AIR 121