The people of India are revolting against what this article calls "centralized, authoritarian rule" that is used to forcefully "maintain unity."  They are revolting against the Lincolnite form of government, in other words.  As with all centralized, Lincolnite governments, "unity" doesn't mean that the people are unified behind their government, but rather that violence, intimidation, and coercion will be used against any and all dissenters to the political regime.  (Thanks to Tomas E.).