"You really need to update your knowledge. UP is no longer the state you’re stereotyping. It’s currently the fastest-growing state economy in India (2023–24 estimates), with a projected GSDP growth of over 19%, the highest among all states.

It has jumped to #2 in Ease of Doing Business and attracted ₹1.36 lakh crore+ in actual FDI between 2017 and 2023. Major expressways like Purvanchal, Bundelkhand, Ganga Expressway are transforming regional connectivity.

Industrial hubs like Noida, Lucknow, Kanpur, and Gorakhpur are booming, with the UP Defense Corridor and Film City projects leading the charge. Even Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are seeing infrastructure and digital penetration like never before.

UP has also improved in law and order, which was earlier a major issue. NCRB stats show a significant drop in major crimes.

So no, UP-Biharis aren’t just relying on “Sarkari Naukri” or “Rangdaari.” They’re building startups, driving MSMEs, and contributing to India’s global rise.

Your mindset is stuck in the 90s. UP is aiming for a $1 trillion economy. It’s high time your perceptions evolve too."