The problem of national
integration Or How National Integration
National integration means the unity of
the nation. It has rightly said “United we stand but divided we fall.” A nation
which is not united falls like a house of cards. India is a country where
persons of different castes, colors, and creeds live together. Narrow
considerations like communalism, regionalism, casteism and linguism seem to
rule the country. National integration, therefore has become the most urgent
need of the hour.
There are various factors responsible for
disintegration in India. Occasional communal riots still take place in
different parts of the nation. Regionalism is another threat to the national
integration. The demand for Khalistan is an example of such regionalism. The
states fight among themselves over areas, over distribution of river water and
over territory. People vote on the basis of caste and not on basis of merit.
Linguism is another threat to national integration.
The need of the day is to keep communal
harmony in India. Political parties can play an important role. They must teach
people that they are Indians first and then anything else. They should be more
disciplined. They should sacrifice their personal interests in the interest of
their country. Educational institutions must infuse the spirit of national
integration among the students. Newspapers, television, cinema and radio can
also play a useful role in developing the feeling of oneness among the people.
We have to create a national awakening
among the people of our country. The government should make all efforts to meet
the situation strictly. Those who are found involved in anti-national
activities should be dealt with a heavy hand. We should try our best to
maintain communal harmony in our society and unite India into one nation.
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