Linguistic states idea is not wrong. That gives rise to the idea of clarity. We're bound as a Nation by our common root language / culture (along with recent additions to it) - so, linguistic states is never a fault-line.
The fault is the unwarrented migrations of people (often rich and powerful) to more vulnerable regions (often poor and interior regions) - and their unstoppable and uncontrolled exploitation. Probably that is the reason why J&K has special provisions, but I wish all other states also have such protective provisions (if not already there), and their enforcement.