INDIA- The Nation ?

If we go back to 17^th century the decline of Indian dynasties was mainly due to absence of Nationality. Nationality the feeling of oneness was absent that time and I think same is the condition now. The revolt of 1857 was also individual war for sovereignty of own kingdoms by King and not for the country which came in to existence in 1947 called India. Many kings fought in 1947 revolt because their immunity was suppressed by British, their pensions were hindered, and restrictions were laid upon them. Where was nationality, feeling of oneness for single nation. I think the same was the condition after independence and still the same. The 565 princely states were given money as Privy Purse till 1971 for signing document of accession. Do we see any feeling of nationality among them?  I could not see that feeling among people of India which constitute Nation. In Samyukta Maharashtra Struggle, where was Nation? All the fight was going for state and even the popular leaders resign from Cabinet ministry just for a regional dispute. The people get elected to central government for the welfare of nation not state. So, every individual should be bound first to Nation and then state.

 Today even after 6 decades of independence we still have regional disputes for their own superiority. We don’t provide equality of status and opportunity to other state people (for ex. People from north east and J&k are not treated equally). The people who migrate to other states in search of job opportunities, standard of living, education, sanitation, health, etc. are ill treated. The communal riots also form context to the lack of feeling of nationality. The regional politics also denotes immaturity in thinking for one’s own nation.  

Now the time has arrived to think for welfare of all people who are part of India. Generate strong feeling of nationality, Unity and Integrity of Nation. The people should become rational and should not get under influence of regional politics. Without thinking of Individuals own community/people they should work for strengthening nation. There is need to provide basic facilities along with education, health and awareness in society. Now the Feeling of nationality should be generated which will transform India from country to nation.