Colonial legacies and regional separatism: comparative analysis of statehood demands in Coorg and North Bengal
- Title
- Colonial legacies and regional separatism: comparative analysis of statehood demands in Coorg and North Bengal
- Creator
- Rai, Pratiksha; Tripathi, Anurag; Mukhia, Anmol
- Description
- This article presents a comparative study of statehood demands in two distinct regions of IndiaCoorg (Kodagu) in Karnataka and Darjeeling region of the Eastern Himalayas in West Bengalhighlighting how historical, cultural and political legacies have shaped regional separatist movements in these areas. By analysing the influence of colonial administration, regional identity and political marginalisation, this study uncovers the underlying drivers of these statehood demands and situates them within Indias broader socio-political landscape. The research employs a comparative framework supplemented with primary data to explore the complexities of regional movements, focusing on the interplay between cultural identity, economic disparities and the perceived neglect by central and state governments. The article also delves into how these demands challenge Indias federal structure, raising critical questions about regional autonomy, governance and the management of diverse identities within a democratic framework. Through a nuanced analysis of historical records, political discourse and socio-economic data, this study provides insights into the enduring nature of these movements and their implications for Indias federal polity. By addressing the factors that sustain such demands, the paper contributes to the scholarly discourse on identity politics, regional autonomy, and the governance challenges associated with statehood movements in Indias pluralistic society. 2025 The Round Table Ltd.
- Source
- Round Table;Volume;114;Issue;3;pp.301-320
- Date
- 01-01-2025
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Subject
- colonial legacies; Coorg; North Bengal; regional identity; Separatist movements; statehood demands
- Coverage
- Rai P., Department of International Studies, Christ(Deemed to be) University, Bengaluru, India; Tripathi A., Department of International Studies, PoliticalScience, and History, Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Mukhia A., Christ University, Bangalore, India
- Rights
- Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
- Relation
- ISSN: 358533;
- Format
- online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Article
Collection
Citation
Rai, Pratiksha; Tripathi, Anurag; Mukhia, Anmol, “Colonial legacies and regional separatism: comparative analysis of statehood demands in Coorg and North Bengal,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/22634.