The Concept of nationalism in India was developed in the pre Independence period. This concept was developed during the Indian independence movement which fought against Colonial, Draconian British East India company administration (British Raj). Regarding to Indian Nationalism it is a best example for territorial nationalism inclusive of its entire people irrespective of cast, creed, religion, age, sex and other feelings also, exhibiting unity in diversity despite of their diverse ethnic and different religious backgrounds. The concept of nationalism strongly influenced the politics of India and reflected an opposition on the sectarian standards of Hindu, Muslim, Sikhs, Parsi, Jains and others Nationalism.
In the Indian history India has been unified strongly under many emperors and governments, according to the ancient texts India under emperor Bharat and Akhanda Bharat. At the time of Mauryan Empire administration India was united up to present Afghanistan country. Further India was also united under the Gupta Empire, Rashtrakuta Empire, Pallava Empire, Mughal Empire, and British Indian Empire.
Up to the British Indian empire so many social movements have been influenced Indian Nationalism, like 1) Swadeshi movement – 1905, 2) Sathyagraha movement 3)Silent Valley movement-1973, 4) Chipko movement -1973, 5)Namantar Andholan -1978, 6)Jungle Bachavo Andholan-1980, 7)Narmada Bachavo Andholan-1985, 8) Jana Lokpal movement -2011, 9) Nirbhaya movement -2012, 10)METOO movement, 11)Swach Bharath Abhiyan, 12)Climate change movement, 13)Urban Naxal movement, 14)Bodoland movement, Gurkhaland movement, 15)Vedanata copper smelter plant against movement in Thuttukudi in Tamil Nadu state and others influenced the Indian society in large.
Likewise Jammu Kashmir Bachavo Andholan also influenced Indian Nationalism in recent days. Especially abrogation of article 370 and article 35A influenced Indians totally in Indian Nationalism concept.
Objectives of the Study:-
To know the Citizens opinion on abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A regarding Indian Nationalism as a social movement.
Hypothesis of the study:
By the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A, Indian citizens Nationalism concept as demolished the Psychological barrier of Kashmiries and other peoples of remaining states and union territories peoples of India.
Key Words: Nationalism, Social movement, Indian constitution, Indian Independence history, Article 370 and article 35A
Bibliography:
Constitution of India by Justice P.S. Narayan
A Introductions to Sociology by Vidya Bhushan and D.R. Sachdeva
Social problems in India by Ram Ahuja.
Indian Parliament by B.L. Shankar.