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Religion
Migrant Worker Spends Whole Monthly Wage on Plane Ticket to Celebrate Chhath in Nalanda
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 08:01 AM
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Twenty‑year‑old Shatrughna Kumar from Nagarnausa, Nalanda, used his roughly ₹15,000 monthly earnings to buy a flight home for the Chhath festival, fulfilling a promise to his mother.
Shatrughna Kumar, a 20‑year‑old migrant labourer from the Nagarnausa block of Nalanda district, earned about ₹15,000 during the past month. Determined to be with his family for the Chhath Puja, he allocated the entire sum to purchase a flight ticket from his place of work back to his hometown.
The young worker’s decision reflects the deep cultural importance of Chhath in Bihar, where many migrants strive to return despite financial constraints. Kumar’s mother had promised to celebrate the festival together, prompting him to prioritise the journey over other expenses.
His story, shared on social media, resonated with thousands of migrants who face similar dilemmas each year. Observers noted the sacrifice as a testament to the enduring bond between family and tradition in the state.
While the exact airline and travel details were not disclosed, the incident underscores the broader trend of labourers spending a large portion of their earnings on short‑term travel for religious observances.
Local authorities have not reported any safety or logistical issues related to the travel, and the focus remains on the personal commitment shown by Kumar and others like him.
The young worker’s decision reflects the deep cultural importance of Chhath in Bihar, where many migrants strive to return despite financial constraints. Kumar’s mother had promised to celebrate the festival together, prompting him to prioritise the journey over other expenses.
His story, shared on social media, resonated with thousands of migrants who face similar dilemmas each year. Observers noted the sacrifice as a testament to the enduring bond between family and tradition in the state.
While the exact airline and travel details were not disclosed, the incident underscores the broader trend of labourers spending a large portion of their earnings on short‑term travel for religious observances.
Local authorities have not reported any safety or logistical issues related to the travel, and the focus remains on the personal commitment shown by Kumar and others like him.