Author: Gogate Sudha P
Place: Navi Mumbai
Publisher: Popular Prakashan Pvt Ltd
Year: 2014
Pages: 424
ISBN: 978-81-7991-823-4
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Regionalism In Mumbai
Shelf: C5R3
Accession No: B1278
Contents: Foreword Regionalism in Mumbai: Aroon Tikekar Preface Acknowledgements Introduction I- The Problem II- Methodology III- The Shiv Sena: Emergence and Growth IV- Problems of an Exploding Metropolis V- Economic Aspirations VI- The Maharashtrian Community VII- Self-View and the Protest Movement VIII- Conclusion Appendix Bibliography
Abstract: This study examines the rise of regionalism in Mumbai through the history and evolution of the Shiv Sena, a political party central to shaping the city’s socio-political landscape. It explores how the party appealed to the Maharashtrian community, addressing issues like urbanization, economic disparity, and local identity. The Shiv Sena’s narrative of defending “sons of the soil” against perceived threats from non-Maharashtrians is analyzed in the context of globalization. The work concludes with a reflection on the party’s lasting impact on both regional and national politics, offering insights into the ongoing relevance of regionalism in Mumbai’s evolving urban environment.