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RE:mumbai
by rajesh za on Feb 13, 2008 08:55 PM

Dear Jai Maharashtra,
I was born in Mumbai. My parents are from Gwalior, MP which was ruled by the Shindes (now Scindias). MP has cities like Indore, Ujjain which were all under Maratha rule.
Now for Mumbai. Mumbai was a swamp till the earlier part of the 21st century. It was developed by the British as a port. Later, Gujarati and Parsi businessmen opened textile mills and other manufacturing units. These individuals developed Mumbai and Maharashtra. What have the people who call themselves "Maharashtrians" contributed? Strikes, sectarianism and ethnocentrism.
Other states are getting developed. British were not kind to other states. Corrupt politicians take their time. So farmers commit suicide in Vidarbha. British did not develop these areas too.
However, I agree with you that influx of migrants from UP and Bihar has increased drastically everywhere ( even in MP). But violence is not the solution. Suppose (very unlikely), India breaks up into its constituent states, what will happen? Can you imagine to fore go your Indian identity?


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