I agree that the overlord attitude by the rulers in Delhi has contributed to the growth of Maharashtrian sub-nationalism. Had 1956 linguistic organization been handled fairly in Bombay, Maharashtrians would not have developed suspicions about the motive of North Indians whom they associate with the ruling elite in Delhi. Accommodation of the regional aspirations and the respect of cultural/ historical icons of each regional community is essential for the unity and integrity of India -Marathas, Rajputs, Sikhs, Jats. Shivaji, Rana Pratap, Guru Gobind Singh & Suraj Mal are respected icons of these communities. While writing history, one must keep the sensitivity in mind. Similarly, it is fine to argue in theory that any Indian can go anywhere for job. But in reality the demographic changes in the neighbourhood disturb the equilibria and any such unsettling process has to be dealt very carefully by balancing the interests of immigrants with the pre-existing residents of a place.
