Abstract:
Viewing the ideology of 'multiculturalism' as a reaction to Ihe metamorphosis of 'nationalism', this paper addresses some issues in national integration and nation-building emerging from the interface between the two in south India. While the specific issues dealt with relate to the four states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the emergent highlights are sought to be placed in the pan-Indian context. [One] has to admit that nationalism in both its historical expressions [liberating and expansionist] is dead today. But we can still say: 'Nationalism is dead, long live Nationalism', for a new Nationalism like a new monarch has appeared. What is it like?
