Explore the critical role of political rhetoric in independence campaigns and ethnic conflict. This essential analysis examines how debate-framing by secessionist movements shapes national identity and ethnic relations. Using sophisticated discourse analysis and diverse case studies, discover how nationalist rhetoric can ignite or pacify ethnic violence during struggles for self-determination. A vital resource for Indian students and scholars of political science, history, and nationalism, this book offers profound insights into the dynamics of nation-building and the persuasive power of political language.