Stop Targeting Biharis: A Reflection on Hypocrisy and Disrespect
Recently, I came across a meme targeting Biharis—mocking them as mere laborers, associating them with poverty, and using the term “Bihari” as if it were a curse word. It’s disheartening, but more than that, it reveals something deeper and far more dangerous in our society. 1. Education and Knowledge Are Not the Same You may have degrees, but if you lack empathy, understanding, and respect for others—you are not educated, just literate. As Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam once said: “Learning gives creativity, creativity leads to thinking, thinking provides knowledge, and knowledge makes you great.” 2. Memes Are Not a License to Forget Boundaries In the name of "humor," some people forget the line between satire and sheer disrespect. Mocking an entire community for laughs is not edgy—it’s lazy, hurtful, and rooted in ignorance. Read more on the psychology of internet trolling . 3. The Hypocrisy is Stark When a foreign show or movie portrays Indians in a racist light, we’re qu...