Prashant Kishor Highlights Women's Struggles Amid Migration in Bihar
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Synopsis
In a recent address, Prashant Kishor emphasized the struggles faced by women in Bihar due to migration. He pointed out that the socio-economic challenges and family dynamics are significantly impacted, calling for greater awareness and potential change driven by women.
Key Takeaways
- Women are the primary victims of migration in Bihar.
- Migration is labeled the greatest obstacle for the state.
- Many men leave for work shortly after marriage.
- Women face unique hardships due to the lack of local employment.
- Increased awareness among women is crucial for systemic change.
Patna, Jan 22 (NationPress) Prashant Kishor, the leader of Jan Suraaj, stated on Wednesday that women are the primary victims of migration in Bihar.
During his speech at the Shakti Samvad event, held at the Bihar Satyagraha Ashram Tent City in Patna, Kishor labeled migration as the greatest obstacle for the state, pointing out that women endure the most severe repercussions.
Reflecting on his two-year padayatra (foot march) through Bihar, Kishor noted, “Women are facing the most challenges in Bihar. Whether it’s due to the failing education system or the migration of husbands and sons in search of work, it is women who encounter the toughest hardships.”
He shared a personal insight, saying, “Having been away from home for just two and a half years, I have observed that many men in Bihar are forced to leave shortly after marriage for jobs, returning only briefly during festivals like Chhath Puja or family gatherings.”
Kishor's comments highlight the socio-economic difficulties plaguing the state, especially the pressure on family dynamics and the disproportionate burden on women due to insufficient local job prospects.
He further discussed the severe implications of migration in Bihar, emphasizing the distinct challenges faced by women. “It’s only in Bihar that we find women living alone for extended periods. Husbands depart for work, and sons are pushed to leave the state for their education. The impact of migration is the harshest reality for the people of Bihar,” he stated.
Kishor underscored the widespread nature of this issue, remarking, “There’s hardly a village in Bihar that hasn't seen its youth migrate. Out of 100 young men in a village, only 10 to 15 remain; the rest have departed in pursuit of jobs or education.”
He urged for increased awareness among women, stressing their potential role in fostering systemic change. “Women need to be informed, for when the system in Bihar evolves, it is the women of Bihar who will gain the most,” he concluded.
