Question
How is India a state-nation instead of a nation-state?
Solution
(i) Her constitution incorporates the nation of state-nation with provision committing to multiple and complementary identities.
(ii) Here citizens can simultaneously maintain their ascriptive identity and allegiance to nation.
(iii) A number of programmes are conducted for abolition of cultural exclusion of diverse groups.
(iv) Indian federation has formed with 28 states and 7 UTs. Hence, it is a state-nation.
