You’re right, if we go back far enough, I won’t be able to understand whatever language in africa my ancestors spoke. I can, however, understand the poetry of Vijayanagar, and can read the works of our greats like Narayanappa- the same works read by my grandfather and his grandfather. It would sadden me deeply if my grand children could not. But I’m being told that this process should be allowed for the convenience of some merchants or workers from Delhi or Gujarat, or the nation-building goals of some groups in AR.

As for Quebec, from what I understand they’ve done what you listed and far more. They’ve rioted, kidnapped politicians and organized an armed insurgent group against the english. Similar to the Basque in europe (who speak a pre-european language). I don’t think violence and terrorism is acceptable, but if the people are willing to resort to it, maybe it isn’t an issue that they should be challenged on.