With the Chhath festival approaching, thousands of migrants living outside Bihar and the Purvanchal belt are encountering extreme hurdles in securing travel arrangements back to their native villages. Drawing attention to this widespread distress, Bhojpuri actor Khesari Lal Yadav posted an emotional appeal on Instagram, urging both central and state administrations to intervene swiftly so that working people and families can return home without hardship to participate in the sacred sun-worship rituals.
Severe Booking Shortages and Skyrocketing Fares
Each festive season, migrant workers and students across distant metropolitan hubs encounter packed railway routes where waitlists stretch for weeks. Securing an unreserved or confirmed seat has turned into an uphill battle, while airline ticket rates have surged beyond the budget of working-class households. Highlighting the dilemma faced by regular citizens who have no viable options left, the actor pointed out that traveling back for the year's most significant cultural gathering should never become an unaffordable struggle for the common person.
Call for Dedicated Festive Railway Services
Addressing the acute transit bottleneck, Khesari Lal Yadav called upon the railway ministry and government authorities to launch a comprehensive schedule of dedicated festival specials from major economic centres toward Bihar and adjoining regions. Millions of domestic migrants wait all year for this specific window to reconnect with their families. In his statement, he stressed that journeying home during this festive period represents a deeply rooted cultural duty and emotional bond rather than any luxury or comfort.
Direct Appeal to Government Leadership
Underscoring the responsibility of elected leadership to address mass logistical problems, the actor noted that distressed travelers have nowhere else to turn for practical remedies. In his video message, he remarked, 'If we do not share our grief with you, then whom else would we tell?' Emphasizing that Chhath carries profound sentimental reverence across the region, he requested authorities to act expeditiously so that countless stranded passengers can reach their homes smoothly.
