Question

What are the demands raised by States in their quest for greater autonomy?

Answer 1

There are four demands raised by States in their quest for greater autonomy that are as follows:

• Demand for separation of state and central power: Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Punjab have demanded that more important powers should be assigned to the states.

• Financial autonomy: Some states have demanded for independent sources of revenue and greater control over resources.

• Administrative autonomy: States have demanded that the centre should not have control over the administrative machinery of the state.

• Cultural and Linguistic: Some states have demanded for autonomy on the basis of language and culture.