Ranchi:The same historical scene was seen again on Monday in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand. When the crowd of angry youth moved towards the Assembly against the alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations, the entire atmosphere echoed with a familiar tune. Amidst the heavy police force, barricades and sharp slogans, the only slogan on the lips of the protesters was 'Don't leave the village'. This song, composed years ago, is not just musical lines, but has become a cultural manifesto for every legitimate fight of Jharkhand. The lyrics of Gaon Chhodab Nahin hide the pain of the tribal, indigenous and working class society, which has always been marginalized by the blind race of development.
Voice of resistance and roar of public consciousness
This song was composed by famous filmmaker Meghnad and sung by Padmashree awarded folk singer Madhu Mansuri Hansmukh. Whenever there was a crisis on Jharkhand's water, forests and land, or whenever the rights of the youth and the exploited were violated, this song has given an ideological edge to the people's movement.
Today, even if the reason for the movement is the demand for a transparent job system, the sentiment of the students remains the same. An unwavering determination to fight till the last breath for our soil and our rights.
Immortal tale of pain and rights
The lyrics of 'Gaon Chhodab Nahin' hide the pain of the tribal, indigenous and working class society, which has always been marginalized by the blind race of development. This song, which tells the story of villages being destroyed in the name of mines, dams and factories, ties every victim together. This is the reason that even after decades, when a student, farmer or laborer takes to the streets to fight for his identity, this song becomes his biggest support. This voice resonating on the streets asks sharp questions directly to the governments. After all, what is the definition of development and why does the common man always have to pay its price? This attitude of the youth clearly shows that this voice of rights cannot be suppressed.
what is the meaning of the song
It is clearly said in the song that the tribals and villagers will not leave their motherland and forests at any cost. The development taking place in the name of dams, factories, mines and sanctuaries has dried up rivers, polluted them and destroyed nature. Industrialists, leaders and officers are snatching away land from the common people, while the natives are forced to drink waste water. Finally, through the message of Lord Birsa Munda, all the tribals, Dalits and farmers have been called upon to unite and raise their voice against this exploitation. This song, composed years ago, is not just musical lines, but has become a cultural manifesto for every legitimate fight of Jharkhand.