History · Post-Independence India
After India attained independence, why did the demand for linguistic States intensify? A. In the 1920s, the Indian National Congress promised that after independence, each major linguistic group would have its own province. B. After independence, the Congress government delayed taking steps to honor this promise. C. Kannada, Malayalam, and Telugu speakers looked forward to their own states, with the strongest protests initially coming from Telugu-speaking districts. D. Prime Minister Nehru and Deputy Prime Minister Patel were initially hesitant and cautious about creating linguistic states. Choose the correct option:
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