How ethno-centric are Indians?

[Rainbow]

Does ethno-centricism override religious differences? For example, would a Marathi Hindu feel greater kinship with a Marathi Muslim than he would with a Punjabi Hindu?

 

[jarves]

Does ethno-centricism override religious differences? For example, would a Marathi Hindu feel greater kinship with a Marathi Muslim than he would with a Punjabi Hindu?

First of all Nobody in West Bengal wants to join BD.
Secondly what you asked depends on the individuals.
Thirdly and Most importantly-Nationalism trumps ethno-centricism and religious differences both.