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Every
now and then we happen to hear and know some
politically egged-on outburst and outcry against
Biharis and their appearing in different
competitive exams conducted by other states.
Those with such an aversion for Bihar and
Biharis should understand that Biharis are no
less than anybody, as far as the talent is
concerned. Though the literacy rate of Bihar is
poorer than that of other States, yet the fact
remains that Bihari students have been proving
their talent in different competitive exams. It
is a fact well known to all that a large number
of candidates passing the civil services exams
belong to Bihar. Even last year, Bihar produced
158 IAS and IPS, UP being the first 201 in view
of its larger area.
Biharis are possessed with countless qualities
except for a few shortcomings. They are hard
working, struggling, audacious, adjusting,
sociable, talented and very much competitive.
They can get settled anywhere in the world; earn
their livelihood in any way. They don’t look
forward to others for any sort of support. These
features can’t be found in any people of other
states.
Corruption, murder, Kidnapping, rape, scam,
looting, snatching... all these evils are
rampant in almost all the States of India. But
in case of Bihar it is much more highlighted by
media, causing severe criticism of its people.
All are blind to the fact that Mumbai is the
haven of criminals, Dada and Bhai. Punjab
shelters terrorism, Andhra Pradesh extremists,
Kashmir insurgents, and West Bengal
infiltrators. UP fosters casteism and Tamil Nadu
jingoist crime.
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"Biharis don’t look forward to
others for any sort of support."
This is a very true statement. I
have seen people from other states
try to use other people for their
own benefits, not able to stand
without support from others, form
groups to survive and manipulate the
situation and in general be
intimidated and afraid of a
difficult situation and try to form
a herd. On the other hand, I have
always found Biharis to be fiercely
independent, courageous and brave.
Biharis will help others but will
not try to take their help. These
are characters of a strong
personality and good ethics. People
might call me biased but I am
writing what I have observed. If
only the Bihari society was free of
caste based discrimination, Bihar
could have gone places and the
strong Bihari personalities could
have led the whole nation towards
progress and justice. - Som
Vishwakarma - May 4, 2006
Let us do away with caste, crime and
corruption and Bihar will be India's
most prized possession. But that is
a long way to go, a lot of homework
to do. - Ravi - May 5, 2006
This is absolutely right. Wherever
you go (with my experience in India
and Europe) and as soon as you
mention in the Indian Diaspora that
you are from Bihar they look you
with suspicion. It’s the people
perception that has to be changed
which can only be done with good
work, maintaining the goodwill and
giving back to the society. -
Pankaj Kishore, U.K. - May 8, 2006 |
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