Should states like Maharashtra or Gujarat demand separation from India as they do not get what they deserve?

Question

Here in India, only few states like Gujarat and Maharashtra and Punjab are earning states. Whatever the taxes are collected by central govt. have the more than 80% contribution from these states. All other states like Bihar, UP, W.Bangal have a very few or near to zero contribution. Again, all these states get money from central govt. which in fact is contributed by the earning states. Now, should these earning states get seperated from India because after seperation their growth rate will be very much higher than the existing one. The people will be living life of higher standard. The money which is wasted on other useless or lazy states can be used for better infra-structure and better upliftment of people. There are so many people living in poor condition in these earning states. This money can be used for them. Also, communist govts. like W. Bangal are parasites living on this democratic tree. They abuse states like Gujarat and maharashtra for their capitalisitc policies and at the same time take their hard earned money for so called development in their own states from central govt.

Answer 1

I hope that you have thought seriously before asking this question. Are you sure that Gujarat, Maharashtra and Punjab or other states like them have everything to ask for separation from India?
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu once proposed that productive states like Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) got a higher share of Central financial allocations, because in his opinion A.P. was an advanced state which contributed more to the Central government's coffers than some backward states. Hence it was logical that more Central finances be ploughed back to the states which had generated the same. Greater financial inflow would only make A.P. stronger and more advanced, whereas the same had failed to to change the lot of the people from the backward states over the years. There is evidently some substance in the theory that richer states will prosper more if they got more money. But, even Naidu hadn't asked for separation.
All states and union territories in India, big or small, rich or poor, contribute to the national exchequer. Obviously the richer states contribute more than the poorer states.
The Central government's discriminatory policies have been responsible to a great extent in making the prosperous states richer and backward states poorer. Freight equalisation ensured that industrialised states purchased mineral ores at the price at which those were available at the states where those were mined e.g. Bihar and West Bengal. But the finished products commanded greater value outside their state of manufacture. Thus Gujarat and Maharashtra were helped to grow richer at the expense of Bihar and West Bengal.
You may be unaware of it, but over long years the rich states have indeed got more money from the Central government than the backward states. Consequently there has been a lack of development in the backward states and some of them, especially the North-Eastern states have spawned separatism in disgust.
Gujarat, Maharashtra and Punjab are industrially advanced than many other states in India. Punjab and Maharashtra (to some extent) are agriculturally prosperous too. But none of these states are rich in diverse natural mineral resources. Much of the coal, iron ore and other valuable minerals and ores are found in Bihar, Orissa, Jharkhand and West Bengal. So, should they demand separation, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Punjab should be prepared to buy such mineral ores at international rates from the so called backward states . Gujarat should also be prepared to buy foodgrains at prevailing international rates from U.P. or Punjab.
If Gujarat, Maharshtra and Punjab have a huge surplus income, why are there any poor people still living in these states? The problem of poverty should have been solved in these states by the 60th year of Indian independence. The truth is that the benefits of prosperity in these states haven't percolated to the lowest rungs. Unemployment is a big problem in Punjab which makes the Punjabi youth try to emigrate to the West, even illegally.
You have termed the backward states as useless and lazy. People who live in glass houses should not throw stones. Gujaratis and Maharashtrians are considered by many as some of the most corrupt and unscrupulous. And communal too. Going by the way these states facilitate the inflow of explosives which have caused some of the biggest terrorist explosions in India, their patriotism is also questionable. The erstwhile Maharashtra Government also connived to make way for a safe exit for Dawood Ibrahim from India to Dubai. Punjab has had one of the most sordid experiences with separatism and terrorism. Maharshtrians are some of the laziest people prone to alcoholic addiction. Biharis on the other hand have been hard working people who have been let down by a succession of corrupt and ineffective governments.
States like West Bengal, Bihar etc. contributed wholeheartedly to the relief of the Maharashtra and Gujarat earthquake victims. I wonder if Maharashtrians and Gujaratis thought it beyond their dignity to accept the contributions from such backward states.
Communists in West Bengal are disliked by a large number of people from that state, because their policies had put a virtual halt on industrialisation and development in West Bengal, which used to be the most advanced state at one time. The Bihar Government, whatever its hue, has been considered corrupt and ineffective at large. With time, the outlook of the governments of both these states have changed. Both West Bengal and Bihar have gone out of their way to welcome capital and industry. The present West Bengal CM is a favourite with industrialists from India and abroad for his pro industrialisation and reformative outlook. But it is a big surprise that the Gujarat CM wasn't given the permission to visit the shrine of capitalism, the USA. The differences which the Communists have with the Gujarat leadership is purely ideological. But the divide which the Gujarat government seeks to create across India is communal. Maybe it is time for the Gujaratis to do some rethinking.
Given their comparative scale of prosperity, it is understandable if Bengalis go in search of livelihood to industrialised states. Any reason why affluent Gujaratis, Maharashtrians and Punjabis should come to West Bengal or Bihar or U.P. for the same? Uncountable Gujarati baniyas thrive by trading in these states. Punjabis and Maharashtrians too come here for livelihood. So, maybe things are not as rosy in these states as you make them out to be. And till you have all that it takes to make a community great, don't even dream of separation. Remember that you are just as dependent on the unfortunate section of India as it is on you.

Answer 2

I would simply like to point out that very few nations that have broken into several smaller nations have done so successfully. One thing you fail to account for is that part of the reason for India's economic viability as a whole, is the power of population- simply put, they carry more weight in international finance simply because they have a lot of consumers. If you want to take a look... how have any of the post-USSR countries fared? Russia is still something of a power because they still are very large, but most of the smaller countries are economically and militarily weak.

What I would suggest perhaps is a new form of distribution of funds. The states who earn the most get the most back. This way you retain your strength in international dealings while still achieving the end you wish to.

Answer 3

Very interesting question that often comes to my mind. Gujarat if was an independent nation it would be ranked 67th GDP wise. Don't know about Maharashtra.

There is one very interesting dialouge in the movie 'Lilo & Stitch' -'family means no one is left behind.' While European Countries are integrating to counter US and Asia it doesn't make sense in today's world to separate from the nation. What is more important is for other states to emulate the success models and shed impediments to growth. This requires leadership - which we hardly see at the top of any party and efforts to align interests of various groups.

Answer 4

That is the "most outrageous claim" I have heard about contribution to Indian Economy.

First, you get your facts right. The states of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Punjab also eat a lot in terms of subsidies (like free electricity, free water, etc.) allotted by the Central Govt.

It is not about "useless" states (as you call them in your question), it is about where the politicians are more corrupt.

Answer 5

No. Break up of country is not the answer. But rather remove the corrupt govt.

Have a Govt that provides equitable distribution of wealth.

At the same time do understand that without support rest of the country can not be prosperous. India is only 60 years old as a country. It will take time for the rest of the states to carry their own weight.

Answer 6

It seems you do not know anything about Indian Economy. In fact States like Maharastra and Gujarat are propering due to undue support and resources from the centre. If you compare the condition of such states before independence and the present condition you will see that all the development has occured after Independence. Who has contributed for this development? Do you think a few manipulating Gujaraties have brought this improvement , then you are mistaken. Please do not try to divide the country on the basis of narrow mentally. It was people like you who got the country divided on the basis of religion and now trying to further disintegrate it.

Answer 7

Rich states should definitely ask for separate country..This backwards people from UP Bihar vote for freebies like reservation and most castist..They would vote for any currupt politician as long as they are getting freebies..They are poor due to their hate mongering castist mentality... BESIDE they don't have any control over population.. these lazy *** people need wake-up call they are heldind whole country back...

Answer 8

what were you thinking when you were asking this question ?instead of trying to divide our country try to do something productive . Punjab already tried to make khalistan what happened to that plan believe me or not but as soon as you gonna divide my country other nations will try to capture the parts .like before our independence.so don't even think about that .

Answer 9

no but economically underdeveloped states should be developed.India should be united not divided

Answer 10

If your hand gets injured, do you cut it off from your body?