Pilibhit, April 14 -- In the rural expanse of Pilibhit, where the tranquility of village life intermingles with the echoes of a tumultuous past, a vibrant community has carved out its own enclave, fondly referred to as 'mini Bengal' which seamlessly mingles with the rural plains of Uttar Pradesh.

Here, amidst the verdant landscapes and rustic charm of Ramnagri village, the identity struggle of its residents, mostly migrants from Bangladesh, finds expression in a profound question that cuts through the air: "Aapni ki Bangali (Are you Bengali)?". This question encapsulates the identity struggle of the majority of residents. For the approximately 1 lakh migrants who sought refuge in India during the tumultuous 1970s, fleeing religious perse...