Bigni Devi (left), Gheni Devi (middle) and Aarti Devi (right) have been friends since they came to Kathmandu. They were talking with each other in Jaisidewal, near their rented residence. “We have our good times here. We have been friends since six years”, stated Bigni Devi. Bigni Devi, a Gaur residence, then started grumbling about having to face communal remarks from Nepalese of other regions. She complained, “People call us ‘dhoti’ and ‘madise’. It is very disheartening.” Showing similarities between the people of all regions, she said, “I’m also a Nepali but from the Terai belt. The entire country is happy consuming grain that come from the south, but I wonder why our people, especially dark-skinned ones, are discriminated against.” Meanwhile, Gheni Devi, and Aarati Devi, Bigni's Indian colleagues tried consoling their friend saying that people who appear different are discriminated against all over the world. They claimed that when fair skinned Nepalis, with small eyes, migrate to India, they face similar problems. Despite the communal disconnection, they are happy to have found friends in each other. The commonality of isolation has led the trio to form a unique bond, secluded from the larger community society.
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