What happens to a linguistic minority in a state? How do you
think they can keep their language alive? For example: <br>
Punjabis in Bangalore <br>
Tamilians in Mumbai <br>
Kannadigas in Delhi <br>
Gujaratis in Kolkata
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Solution

The linguistic minority in any state is easily marked and faces the same discrimination as the religious, social, or ethnic minorities. There is, however, a pronounced difference in the treatment meted out and the level of acceptance displayed by the majority community in that region/city. Some cities like Delhi, and Mumbai are cosmopolitan in outlook.
The linguistic minority tries to preserve its identity through intimate contact, interaction, and preservation of its language in social get-togethers, family functions, and festivals of its own region. Adherence to social customs and traditions in family gatherings/group meetings of women also promotes unity between members of the linguistic minority.
In short, they create a mini-Punjab in Bangalore, mini-Chennai in Mumbai, mini-Bangalore in Delhi, and mini-Surat in Kolkata.

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