Volume 8, Issue 7, July – 2023 International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology

ISSN No:-2456-2165

The Nationalism and National Unity

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Manoj Kumar Sah,
Tribhuvan University Kathmandu, Nepal

Abstract:- Nationalism is an auto sense of national emergence of nationalist ideology and movements.
awareness on promotion of its culture, social norms, Nationalism is a form of universalism when it makes
rules and regulations which are completely obeyed by universal claims about how the world should be organized,
the national citizens as well as the international but it is particularistic with regard to individual nations. The
concerns. Nationalism promotes the self- respect, combination of both is characteristic for the ideology, for
identity of the citizen of the nation for the development. instance in these assertions. The starting point of
Unity strengthens the nation. The nationalism is the nationalism is the existence of nations, which it takes as a
belief that the related country is superior or over the top given. Nations are typically seen as entities with a long
without doubt. On the other side Nationalism balances history: most nationalists do not believe a nation can be
the international relations among the countries all over created artificially. Nationalist movements see themselves as
the world as a best friend, sometimes there are lagging the representative of an existing, centuries-old nation.
occurred due to various issues which must balance as to However, some theories of nationalism imply the reverse
and fro dignity based treaties or check and balanced order - that the nationalist movements created the sense of
ideologies. As we question that what Nationalism is; it national identity, and then a political unit corresponding to
means local government, etc. Obligations outweigh it, or that an existing state promoted a 'national' identity for
other's interests who may be individual or groups. We itself.
can take some examples of Nationalism that are:
intolerance, isolationism, enacting anti-immigrant  Feelings as with Mother
policies and so on. The Nationalism is a sensitivity which As we know
that mother word shows the over the top [OTT] position and
Keywords:- Citizenship, Sovereign Power, Auto Rights, nobody can replace the position of the mother from her
Balanced Securities, Geopolitics. position because the power belongs to the mother is not to
compare not to divide but we can feel the same sensitivities
I. INTRODUCTION of love, rights as well as opportunities from many more
resources and we means the citizens of the related nations
The word Nationalism auto shows that the rights as are always happy as they are in their own sweet home, and
well opportunities which must be distributed among the these type of feelings forces to the citizens of the nation to
people and they are free to feel that they are feeling with involve in their developments towards various departments
their rights and opportunities in a proper way which are and areas as their abilities as their skills. Thus the
governed by the local- governments, state governments or nationalism works in the fields of good governance as well
central government. Nationalism is a political, social, and as in the fields of the best developments in which the
economic system which is characterized by the interest of a citizens from various skills comes in front to share or
nation or the related group. A national unity government of involve in the improvements. Hence it is too vital for any of
national unity or union government is a broad coalition the countries all over the world.
government consisting all parties. Nationalism is a sense of
national consciousness exalting one nation above all others II. FINDINGS
and placing on promotion of its culture and interests as
opposed to those other nations. Nationalism is the belief that your own country is
better than all others. Sometimes nationalism makes people
Nationalism is an ideology that holds that a nation is not want to work with other countries to solve shared
the fundamental unit for social life, and takes precedence problems. It is important not to confuse nationalism with
over any other social and political principles. Nationalism patriotism. Patriotism is a healthy pride in your country that
typically makes certain claims based upon this belief. The brings about feelings of loyalty and a desire to help other
claim that the nation is the only fully legitimate basis for citizens. Nationalism is the belief that your country is
a state, that each nation is entitled to its own state, and that superior, without question or doubt. In some cases,
the borders of the state should be congruent with the borders nationalism can inspire people to break free of a foreign
of the nation. Nationalism refers to both a political doctrine oppressor.
and any collective action by political and social movements
on behalf of specific nations. Since the nation-state has It is actually people's feelings for their nation as
become the dominant form of state organization. Most of the superior to all other nations. The concept of nationalism
world's population now lives in states which are, at least developed at the time of the Independence movement.
nominally, nation-states. Historians also use the term National unity is a situation whereby people of diverse
"nationalism" to refer to this historical transition, and to the cultures, religions, language, political, social and economic

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systems are brought together to have a common goal. The III. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
people have mutual understanding, love, co-operation and
trust among themselves. We can maintain our nationality as ‘Nation cannot be built overnight’ but for Nepal -
we maintain culture, unity, diversity, each and every social development cannot wait to progress piece by piece.
discipline all over the societies; this empowers those Thoughtful planning shall be followed by strong footstep of
conditions as well as the surrounding environment in such a implementation. Nothing can be improved or changed
way in which all the people can play similar role for the without completely heartily participation of citizens.
country for the central, regional as well as the local Political leaders are mirror of public and politicians are
development. This is one of the most important factors in obliged to deliver developments for all trusts and
promoting national integration. responsibility awarded. As Nepal has not been able to gear
up for economic development, we need to figure out
 The Respect All Around unnoticed reasons behind. Constitutional democracy has
The support to promote national integrity, Education, bestowed few insights of progress in academic, tourism and
social and cultural unity, equality among people also helps industrial sectors. However, the same journey dissolved
to teach the feeling of national integration. hope, progress, and opportunity together in a bucket of
permanent migration, fear and confusion. In Nepal’s journey
 As we Put the Unity in Community: of democracy, developments could not ripe in comparison to
high hopes flourished, resulting into shrinking faith towards
 Get To Know the People in our Community. system and leadership. At this critical point of people’s
 Getting to know our neighbors goes a long way »when craze to leave village and shift to cities or leaving small
recognizing where there is a suspicious person in the cities to Kathmandu or shifting from country to other
area. countries, Nepal is going to face deficit of major capital of
 Keep our Neighbors Informed. development i.e. human capital. Faith needs to be restored to
 Get our Kids Acquainted with the Community. reinstate love and responsibility towards soil.
 Host a Balanced Party.
 Get Involved in our Community.  Nationalism
Dictionary meaning of nationalism is identification of
 10 Ways you can Create Peace and Unity this Season: own nation and support for its interests, especially to the
exclusion or detriment of interests of other nations. In brief,
 Help the Neighbor. it is an ultimate love, care and responsibility. Economic
 Avoid Subway Drama. nationalism is an ideology that favors country’s intervention
 Lend a Helping Hand. over other market mechanisms, with policies such as
 End the Bullying. domestic control of the economy, labor and capital
 Show Compassion. formation.
 Open your Mind to New Ideas.
 Let it Go, etc.  Facts
General trend for landlocked countries like Nepal is
Modern nation state is still, as it was in olden times, that they trade 30 percent lesser than coastal countries. As
the administrative arm of an elite ruling class or classes. transportation costs for landlocked countries are up to 50%
This is so whether in dictatorships or democracies. The higher than coastal countries, even more for mountainous
purpose of the state is to facilitate the maintenance of order country, importing goods would be discouraging, as they
at home and wage war abroad. would cost more. Nevertheless, Nepal has always bucked
these trends and is an import reliant economy where more
In modern times ruling elite is the collective capitalist than 40% of all its revenues come from import. The
class. The State, which exists where society is divided into continual rise of imports throughout its history has been
an owning class and a property less class, and is a coercive recorded. The binging on imports versus weak exports
institution through control of which the dominant class records its chronically widening trade deficit that is
imposes its will on the subject class, would lose its function adversely affecting its development. Since the last 25 years
when society ceases to be divided into classes. To seek contributing to more than 40% of the entire GDP of Nepal,
national unity is to coerce, ideologically reinforcing by calls trade has remained a key factor in determining its economic
to 'patriotism' and other such nonsense or clubbing into condition and direction. Nepal has been running an ever-
submission, a majority of wage enslaved citizens into widening trade deficit since 1965. In addition, infrastructure
accepting a status quo which maintains and reinforces their development could not take any remarkable achievements in
inequality in relation to the dominant parasitic economic these years. Even distribution of infrastructure is mandatory
social class which profit from the arrangement of 90-95% for transforming nation through prosperity. Clear vision,
wealth producing workers and 5-10% owning classes. designs and roadmap are not in paper for nationwide for
infrastructure and economy improvement.

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 Way Forward  Strategic Planning for better Infrastructure
The reliance on imports also causes many other Developments
negative impacts ranging from lack of innovation and Many ambitious projects were aborted in past, many
entrepreneurship, ballooning trade deficits, depleting foreign areas were ignored blindly. Trans- Himalayan cross boarder
currency reserves and stifling of fast-paced economic railway to be built immediately. Nepal being at center of
growth. All these problems can spate Nepal. Therefore, it is blooming economy and holding harmonious relationship
imperative for Nepal to pursue effective import substitution with all the neighboring countries will reap maximum
strategies. Nepal has tried to come up with solutions of benefits by transportation connecting all the corners. Nation
export-oriented industrialization and trade diversification to shall think about next 50 years and plan its resources, capital
resolve such issues. They have produced ineffective requirement, funding plan and cost-benefit analysis of all
outcomes as evident by ballooning imports, widening trade national projects. Rightful plans shall be developed to
deficit, low global ranking and some of bold strategies. provide long-term direct benefits to project affected people.

 Optimizing Gifted Potentials IV. DIGITIZATION OF CURRENCY

Nepal is naturally blessed country in terms of
geological structure and resources. Laws to be framed Nepal's currency has continuously depreciated versus
protecting such resources from encroachment, misuse and with which foreign trade payments are settled. This has
interruption against purposeful use. caused a precarious depletion of Nepal's foreign currency
reserves breaking central bank’s 8-month minimum
 Energy sector – Nepal has economically feasible threshold. While currency devaluation or depreciation for an
capacity of more than 45000 MW of hydro energy and exporting economy usually make exports more competitive
almost equal opportunity for solar. Nation shall bring and augments growth, for an import-based economy like
long term policies to mobilize economy through own Nepal it depletes its foreign reserves and stifles growth.
energy. Crypto currency shall in system at first priority for various
 Restrict fertile lands for habitation or commercial direct and indirect reasons.
purpose. Five decades ago, Kathmandu used to be most
livable in world but now deteriorated by unplanned  Managing Geo Political Challenges
urbanization. Not only country buried major portion of Nepal has been suffocated in a cocoon made of
fertile land, also lost its beauty for tourism. So all fertile multiple layers of geological challenges, diverse emotional
lands shall be utilized for agriculture only. barriers, national- international politics and century’s old
 Economically feasible products shall be produced within debates and limitations. Rigorous efforts are needed to
country by government investments. Import and visualize future, calculate risks, design needed roadmap and
consumption of luxury products shall be discouraged. hike to create environment for sustainable growth.
 Developments shall take place without harming natural
and cultural environment. Various tourist attractions  Nationalism wave Needs to Flow in Nepal Air for
shall be brought into cities to attract tourist from all over Economic Transformation
the world. Nepal has crossed long and perilous journey of
 Mandatory service clause to be implied in logical democracy in past six decades and nationalism was put to
manner. test many times. Fighting for basic rights of education and
 Love for self-grown food staples, own products shall be freedom in early 2000 BS to 2063 BS movement for
blended to culture republic system, patriotism concept has also been defined in
various ways. At this fragile economic scenario, economic
 Revitalizing Education System of Nepal for Innovative revolution shall begin with new definition of nationalism.
Education Not only love, but also responsibility towards birth soil shall
Country has invested substantial amount in education be germinated with all strings and knots. Every Nepali heart
sector. At present, we have approximately 35000 school, must realize that nations come first than anyone and
3700 Higher Secondary Schools, 1400 colleges, 9 anything. Policies and Planning shall be executed strictly
universities, and 4 medical institutions. Annual budget of Rs without deviation from the spirit of constitution of Nepal.
170 billion is allocated for educational development.
Unfortunately, development in Nepal Education Sector For Nepal – Economic Nationalism can drive vision of
could not accelerate well in global competition. As a result, nation building and development shall revolve with logical
majority of Higher Secondary Graduates are moving gulf and sensible approach. Nepal shall develop national
countries to earn basic earnings for survival, while eligible interests, create nationalism economy vision and exercise
students/professionals migrate towards western countries for those economically feasible practices with strict laws.
long-term relocation. Every year more than 63,000 students Human capital is most important factor for any country’s
are going abroad (increasing per year) for studies with least development and enrolling every citizen whole heartily is
chances of returning. Innovative education system shall be must for micro to macro level policy changes and
introduced so that citizen be motivated to stay in own developments.
country with dignity. Technological advancement and
infrastructure development are crucial to bestow hope of
opportunity, social security and opportunities.

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V. CONCLUSION

Nationalism is identification of own nation and support

for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of
interests of other nations. In simple words, it is an ultimate
love, care and responsibility towards one’s motherland in a
dignified and honorable way. It shows that each nation
should be governed itself. While there is a strong unity
among the citizens in any nation, there exists super and good
governance and then after that nation turns itself towards a
very good management. Including these above highlights
there must be check and balance in between as well as
among the neighboring countries for the better development.

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