The Sub Continent and Two Nation Theory
The Sub -Continent & Two Nation Theory Pakistan gained independence on August 14, 1947. Following partition, Muslims from various regions of British India migrated to West Pakistan, East Pakistan, and some to Burma (Myanmar). Burma gained independence on January 4, 1948. However, after General Ne Win's 1962 military coup, Burma became a strict socialist state, prompting many Muslim migrants to relocate again, mainly to East Pakistan, for business and family survival. Those who settled in East Pakistan were labeled "Bihari" (outsiders), while West Pakistan settlers were called "Muhajir" (immigrants). Post-Dhakka fall, some Biharis migrated to West Pakistan. Around 0.6 million Biharis are still in refugee camps of Bangladesh and living as stateless people. So, both the terms "Behari" and "Mohajir" have the similar meaning as muslim immigrant from India and settled in East or West Pakistan. Likewise hindus and Sikh families also migr...