Those who have experienced early conflicts between neighbors clearly say, “Wars will never be good. They are always bad.” But many in the younger generation are keen on “action” and do not fully agree. Nevertheless, people of all ages have reached a consensus and local issues need more urgent attention.
Theft of orchards is an increasing concern in Litchi and mango belts in Bihar. In Purnea district, a villager shares an unusual story: theft mysteriously stopped after recommending his father in their orchard last month. Tanu smiled and said, “Some people say they heard my father’s voice near the orchard.” Even so, the villagers knew they needed a more practical solution.
In Sitamarhi, bordering Nepal, recent Indian-Pakistan tensions have sparked debates, triggering unexpected distortions – caste. Some villagers focused on the top brass castes of the armed forces and urged others to publicly declare castes during the census. The push comes a few days after the Pahalgam terrorist attack. One local said frankly: “There is no caste identity.”
When asked if the Sindoor action would affect the election, the Muzaffarpur villagers shrugged: “Everything is good. But in Bihar, there is only one reality – Jaat Ki Baat (caste talk). Everything else is secondary.”
On the infrastructure, another Muzaffarpur resident observed: “Bihar is no longer a dust bowl, but there is no proper plan – in cities or villages. The urban middle class is a mess.” He even compared Pakistan’s missiles to the collapsed bridges in Bihar. A young man said: “Work there, but not enough to move around. Although the calories of the election have not yet reached its peak, there is still cautious optimism. One villager said: “We just hope our problems can be solved as quickly as Pakistan.” ”
