What are the demands raised by the States in their quest for greater autonomy?
Political ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 31 Mar 2026
Answer
Different states and political parties have adopted different methods to demand more
autonomy:
State demanded independent sources of revenue, i.e. Punjab and Tamil Nadu for
greater financial powers.
Demand to enjoy residual powers by the State as States feel themselves weak and
feel their interests to be horned.
Demand to enjoy some greater powers to legislate laws on the subjects mentioned
in the State list.
States demand autonomy on the cultural and linguistic issues
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