Controversy Over Bihari Word In Pakistan: A vigorous debate broke out in the meeting of Sindh province of Pakistan concerning the word ‘Bihari’. MLA Syed Ijaz ul Haq expressed robust objection to taunting and making enjoyable of him by calling him ‘Bihari’. He stated that this word is not solely being misrepresented however is additionally insulting a complete group which had performed an necessary function in the creation of Pakistan.
During his speech in the Sindh Assembly, Syed Ijaz ul Haq stated, “Biharis are the people who created Pakistan. Today you consider them an abuser? To forget this is an insult to their sacrifices.” He strongly condemned the use of the word ‘Bihari’ jokingly. He described Biharis as a group that contributed to the creation of Pakistan.
Bihari Muslims in Pakistan
In Pakistan, the time period ‘Bihari’ was used to explain Muslims who migrated throughout and after the partition of India. At the time of the partition of India in 1947, many Muslims from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh moved to Pakistan (Western and Eastern). After the formation of Bangladesh, the Bihari Muslims who returned to Pakistan have been additionally known as ‘Bihari’. In Pakistan they have been recognized as ‘Muhajir’ (migrant).
going through political discrimination
People of the group are nonetheless struggling for his or her unique identification and respect. Muslims who migrated to Pakistan after partition have been addressed with phrases like “Bihari” and “Muhajir” in the native society. With time, the word ‘Bihari’ took on a damaging and sarcastic connotation. Syed Ijaz ul Haq termed the mocking use of this word as inappropriate and stated that it is an insult to those that contributed to the creation of Pakistan.
Major factors of debate in Sindh Assembly
Syed Ejaz ul Haq says, “The word ‘Bihari’ should be properly respected. It is not an abuse, but a symbol of pride.” There needs to be a ban on utilizing the word ‘Bihari’ in a damaging method. The wrestle and contribution of the group needs to be acknowledged.
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