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A REVIEW OF THE ISSUE OF STATE AUTONOMY IN INDIAN FEDERALISM

ABSTRACT

We know that imbalanced and uneven development among different states and regions within a state is a major issue in Indian federalism. Consequently, all the disparities in levels of development have often created a sense of resentment among the states, particularly those that are less developed. They believe that their region is left behind due to discrimination by the central government. In some cases, political leaders, activists, and civil society organizations in these states argue that their state or region could develop if they are given more autonomy to manage their own affairs. Therefore, in the perspective of above facts the rise of demands for state autonomy has always been a burning issue for the research scholars, social activists and politicians. Moreover, the issue of state autonomy has always beenseen as an attempt to control the resources and development process. The present research paper is a modest attempt to make a review of the issue of state autonomy in the perspective of Indian Federalism.

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