ABSTRACT
Regionalism has possibly remained the most compelling force in Indian politics after independence. It has brought in multiple demands, conflicts, and even contradictions on Indian politics. The history of Coorg or Kodagu, the term derived from ‘kodimandal’ or ‘kudu’ meaning ‘steep’ or ‘hill’, is shrouded in mystery. Other than the regions, there are times when the region is contested for the reason that it has become the centre of a ‘cultural salad’. Regionalism also creates opposition; especially when the social classes that the regional movement creates exclude different social categories and thereby fail to become a comprehensive social movement, the conflict become apparent. One such counter movement is apparent once again in the Coorg region. The government should create Tulu minority quota seats to recruit Tulu-speaking people in government departments. The banks should reserve posts for a Tulu-speaking people.
