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Sixty years ago in the struggle for independence, Indians from all over India came together and joined hands. Sixty years hence, it is a different story. The concept of the nation has its flaws no doubt, but when it comes to migration of workers in s
earch of better job opportunities and a better life, crude forms of regionalism seeps in. While some states and communities fight for independent nations, in the “One India”, we become cruel and racist towards our own people. We physically and verbally abuse them – telling them that they have no right to be in this place. So it looks like as usual, nobody is observing the Constitution of India which states that an Indian has the right to move around freely within any part of the country. We complain that they take away our jobs and trample our culture, but why do we overlook facts that they contribute to the state’s economy and most often than not, there are no takers for vacancies.
It was started by Bal Thackeray who said Mumbai is only for Mumbaikars, and now Raj Thackeray has taken the movement to the next level. And when Mayawati names three streets in U.P. after Marathi leaders, Raj Thackarey is only too happy. And ironically, there were no reported protests against V-day this year in Mumbai.
The outsiders are well- qualified for jobs outside their State, they have every right to move around. In fact, they are contributing to the economy of the State they work in. I am a Kannadiga and I am happy to play host to my non-Kannadiga friends.
Vinay Kumar
Software engineer
I am from Orissa and I have not faced any restrictions from local people yet. I have made friends with both non-Kannadigas and Kannadigas and we get along very well. I don’t think that it is right to punish outsiders like the way they did in Mumbai.
Prabhudatta
Software engineer
India is one country and if people from specific states face discrimination from others, then it is not good. It is not about States, but about the country. We have a right to move around anywhere within India and not be confined if it means earning a living.
Vikas
Software engineer
I am from Andhra Pradesh and if there are vacancies in other cities like Mumbai or Bangalore, then I have a right to go outside my State. India is a democratic country and it is unbecoming if we create issues and problems for migrants of other States.
Ashok
Software engineer
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