The plight of migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in Punjab has taken a distressing turn. Three years ago, an unfortunate incident saw Charanjit Singh Channi, the then Chief Minister of Punjab and a Congress leader, referring to these migrants disparagingly as “Bhaiya,” a term that was perceived as derogatory. Although Channi later apologized amidst significant backlash, this incident has not remained isolated. Instead, it seems to have set a precedent, as disdain towards these workers has been on the rise.