New Delhi: A woman based out of Delhi took to social media to address the word “Bihari” being used as a slur. In the now-LinkedIn post, the woman explained more about the stereotype and asked society to give Biharis a chance to grow and be better.

Recollecting an incident, Sonal Roy stated that she once heard a man say, “Why are you calling me five times repeatedly? Are you a Bihari?” She went on to explain how the stereotype stopped Biharis from acknowledging their roots and culture. Roy claimed that many refrain from admitting to staying in the state. The woman also took the effort to explain why being a Bihari was shamed or looked down on.

Woman’s post against using ‘Bihari’ as a slur grabs attention

“During British rule, Biharis were sent as cheap labor. After independence, povert

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