‘The chawls of Bombay were a small cosmopolitan community in themselves’. Explain the statement.
Solution-
Chawls served as the living spaces of the immigrated labours. These labours had come from all around the country to participate in the blooming industries in the Bombay city. Thus the chawls were communities on their self.
Chawls served as the living spaces of the immigrated labours. These labours had come from all around the country to participate in the blooming industries in the Bombay city. Thus the chawls were communities on their self.
2) Life in chawl offers little privacy and the shared living spaces often result in quarrels and fights. But they also nurture the growth of lasting friendship and intimate relationship. A sense of belonging exists people living in the same chawl and mostly celebrate festivals alike Ganesh Chaturthi and Independence Day together. It promotes cohabitation and tolerance in many ways.