Is it ‘Nizam shahi’ or economic minoritism?
For every conscious individual from this Gulbarga it is inescapable to confront the question, ‘Why Gulbarga has not developed?’
‘Lack of political will’ seems the stock answer in political circles. It’s true, especially when you see Aurangabad developed as a result of the political thrust it received. There seems to be more than this.
It’s fashionable to recapitulate the past glory associated with Gulbarga, but it’s notable that no great strides are taken in any particular field region in the post independence period. No institution in this region can be ranked in the top bracket at the state level, leave alone national eminence. No establishment of industry that has a standing, not a single area comes to our minds.
Individual accomplishments are galore. Gulbarga has produced Chief Ministers that adored the seat on three occasions. No other district has that equating credit. Interestingly, Chitradurga, an underdeveloped district again gave Chief Minister for two terms. Now, Shimoga also joins the list.
Personalities might have their roots here, but they grew and progressed away from this ambience. Professional, art, culture, literature etc achievements are examples, which again highlight individual progress, rather than cooperative or societal development.
The only recognisable feat here in the post independence period came from Mahadevappa Rampure, a Maharashtrian from neighbouring Akkalkot. He had the vision of establishing an educational society in Gulbarga. What is glaring is that the society started its descend with his demise. One can get a feel of the state of the society by comparing it with the present status of KLE society and Bapuji Education Society, which commenced almost simultaneously around 1958.
Whatever economic viability seen today is because of the presence of these educational institutions. They are supplemented with economic prosperity seen amongst Government contractors, officials and politicians. Actually, the economy of this region is based on trading – ‘A’ buys from ‘B’, ‘B’ buys from ‘C’ & in turn ‘C’ buys from ‘A’. That’s the economy of this region.
With this milieu, where is the hope for economic progress? He is working against hope, against a well-built wall. He has striked it, striked it on numerous occasion, hurt, injured, he has reconciled to being contended. He has withdrawn, takes no initiative, doesn’t question the authorities successfully, restricts his requirements and has made contended life his way of life. Here, the trait is similar to ‘Nizam shahi’, but not due inheritance nor cultural transition. It’s acquired absolutely based on circumstances.
With limited resources and plenty to cater – a situation of economic minoritism, survival instinct becomes predominant. Selfishness reaches its extreme for individual continued existence. This situation is ideal to initiate into politicking, draw negative attitude of non-cooperation, backbiting and leg pulling.
There’s no cooperative movement nor there’s any collaboration and that’s why nothing creditable has taken place in the post independence period to transform this region.
Acquired ‘Nizam shahi’ and economic minoritism have made them docile, laidback and contended till they see hope, till the milieu is charged with economic opportunities and activities that are progressive.
‘Lack of political will’ seems the stock answer in political circles. It’s true, especially when you see Aurangabad developed as a result of the political thrust it received. There seems to be more than this.
It’s fashionable to recapitulate the past glory associated with Gulbarga, but it’s notable that no great strides are taken in any particular field region in the post independence period. No institution in this region can be ranked in the top bracket at the state level, leave alone national eminence. No establishment of industry that has a standing, not a single area comes to our minds.
Individual accomplishments are galore. Gulbarga has produced Chief Ministers that adored the seat on three occasions. No other district has that equating credit. Interestingly, Chitradurga, an underdeveloped district again gave Chief Minister for two terms. Now, Shimoga also joins the list.
Personalities might have their roots here, but they grew and progressed away from this ambience. Professional, art, culture, literature etc achievements are examples, which again highlight individual progress, rather than cooperative or societal development.
The only recognisable feat here in the post independence period came from Mahadevappa Rampure, a Maharashtrian from neighbouring Akkalkot. He had the vision of establishing an educational society in Gulbarga. What is glaring is that the society started its descend with his demise. One can get a feel of the state of the society by comparing it with the present status of KLE society and Bapuji Education Society, which commenced almost simultaneously around 1958.
Whatever economic viability seen today is because of the presence of these educational institutions. They are supplemented with economic prosperity seen amongst Government contractors, officials and politicians. Actually, the economy of this region is based on trading – ‘A’ buys from ‘B’, ‘B’ buys from ‘C’ & in turn ‘C’ buys from ‘A’. That’s the economy of this region.
With this milieu, where is the hope for economic progress? He is working against hope, against a well-built wall. He has striked it, striked it on numerous occasion, hurt, injured, he has reconciled to being contended. He has withdrawn, takes no initiative, doesn’t question the authorities successfully, restricts his requirements and has made contended life his way of life. Here, the trait is similar to ‘Nizam shahi’, but not due inheritance nor cultural transition. It’s acquired absolutely based on circumstances.
With limited resources and plenty to cater – a situation of economic minoritism, survival instinct becomes predominant. Selfishness reaches its extreme for individual continued existence. This situation is ideal to initiate into politicking, draw negative attitude of non-cooperation, backbiting and leg pulling.
There’s no cooperative movement nor there’s any collaboration and that’s why nothing creditable has taken place in the post independence period to transform this region.
Acquired ‘Nizam shahi’ and economic minoritism have made them docile, laidback and contended till they see hope, till the milieu is charged with economic opportunities and activities that are progressive.
Sharad
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