By: Admin
Reasons for mass exodus of Biharies
(who is to blame India or Nepal)
Bihar state of India has always been in the headlines for mass exodus, of its inhabitants to neighboring states, in search employment and opportunities. The recent flood crisis has again brought the place on the fore ground of international arena. Bihar has again managed to hit the headlines but this time the situation is critical. The mass exodus of Biharies due to flood in Kosi river has just been initiated and this time the migration is going to be mammoth and gigantic. Who is to blame for it, Nepal or India? The question needs some solemn consideration and evaluation and the deductions can be concluded via following points,
A) Nepal:- To a level the present mass exodus is generated by Nepal, as the prime reason for it is the fact that the flood originated in Nepal. The dam over the Sapta Kosi River in Nepal crumpled against tremendous pressure of the water, and huge metric cubic centimeters of water gushed out towards the neighboring region of Bihar, wiping out the entire state from head to tail in a wink of an eye. Though the situation is accidental and has generated unprecedented loss of life and properties devoiding the natives, of whatever opportunities were existed. But Bihar in my conception is an exception as the mass exodus or migration of people from Bihar was always there, in the form of laborers and workers. Hence Nepal might be held responsible for the disaster and mass exodus of the migrants this time but certainly not for the past years.
B) India:- As a nation which boast of becoming the new super power India has failed to live up to its expectations, for looking after its own citizen, and the scenario prevailing in Bihar have just added fuel to fire ,which only aggravated the migration of Biharies from their native place to the neighboring regions. Following 3 points discuss how India is responsible for mass exodus of Biharies,
1) Political Apathy:- The political system in India is based on democracy. But as a nation, all that is done in the country is plain and simple talking and promises made by the political leaders which are to be broken after elections. Bihar is in a state of upheaval, and the political champions are busy, making flood as the next agenda for the forth coming elections instead of procuring a healing touch to the people, tormented and devastated by the flood. Even after the crisis, nothing concrete has been done. The relief rations and medicines which on paper have already been dispatched, have still not managed to reach flood victims and it is feared that most of the money for the relief work has already been squandered among the politicians and the authorities. Since independence lack of political will to change Bihar and encouraging it, to be assimilated in the mainstream has been lacking. The reasons are still not clear and ambiguous considering the rich ore reserves of the state other natives from varied states should have migrated to Bihar, but on the contrary Biharies are seen migrating to other states as laborers and workers. The flood crisis in Bihar, has only intensified the perpetual process hidden behind the scenes, but now virtually lies exposed to the world.
2) Lack of opportunities:- The mass exodus seen after the flood crisis is not new to the people it is an ongoing process which has just gained pace. Lack of employment and job opportunities along with poor infrastructure are the prime causes of this migration and whatever little was existing has been wiped away by the cruel waters of river Kosi.
3) Conditions after flood:- The prevailing conditions after the flood are not prudent. Lack of rescue measures and medical aids, give clear signs of an epidemic outburst. There is scarcity of human amenities like food and drinking water as well as shelter. People are forced to live in unhygienic conditions, but for how long? In a few weeks when the story of a Bihar being tormented with flood will be over, people will fail to get even the attention that they are getting at present. All theses conditions together in conjunction with other reasons become the prime reason for mass exodus of Biharies.
