Anti-Bihari sentiment

Anti-Bihari sentiment refers to widespread discrimination and prejudice faced by Bihari people in various parts of India. Bihar has historically witnessed slower economic growth compared to the national average, leading to large-scale migration of Biharis to other regions in search of better livelihood opportunities.

Migrant workers from Bihar have often encountered hostility and stereotyping in their host states. Negative portrayals have included associations with criminality, sexual violence, and disloyalty, contributing to social stigma and exclusion. Furthermore, Biharis have also been impacted by anti-Hindi sentiment in non-Hindi-speaking states, stemming from a perception that central government institutions give preferential treatment to Hindi over regional languages in national-level examinations and public services.

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