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Subject
Interstate migration in India.
Significance
India is witnessing high levels of relocation across state boundaries. Political strains connected to internal migration are increasing.
Impacts
Some states are likely to see a rise in violence targeting communities originating in other states.
Rising unemployment may exacerbate tensions involving interstate migrants.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government will promote the Hindi language across India.
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2018
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