Research Article

The Reflection of the Problems Faced by Indians and Pakistanis Living Outside the Subcontinent in Urdu Poetry

Number: 54 December 20, 2025
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The Reflection of the Problems Faced by Indians and Pakistanis Living Outside the Subcontinent in Urdu Poetry

Abstract

This article examines the formation of the Indian and Pakistani diaspora within a historical context, analyzing the causes of migration, the challenges faced, and how these challenges are reflected in Urdu poetry. With the end of British colonial rule, India and Pakistan were divided into two separate states based on religious foundations, leading to one of the largest mass migrations of the 20th century. This process forced millions of people to abandon their homes, witnessed inhumane events, and resulted in a large-scale population exchange. Migrants, often driven by economic factors such as unemployment and poverty, sought to achieve better living standards in various parts of the world. Other significant reasons for migration included the pursuit of educational opportunities and family reunification. Migrants arriving in new countries frequently encountered language barriers, which hindered their possibility to find employment, access education, and navigate daily life. Moreover, efforts to adapt to a new culture brought additional challenges, including discrimination, racism, and alienation. Indian and Pakistani diaspora poets emphasize the significant role of the Urdu language in preserving their native language and cultural identity. Through Urdu poetry, the article focuses on the difficulties faced by migrants and the experiences of diaspora writers, shedding light on migrant issues. In this context, this article employs a qualitative study based on textual analysis focusing on the Indian and Pakistani diaspora, and explores the social, economic, and cultural dimensions of migration.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

World Languages, Literature and Culture (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 20, 2025

Submission Date

April 25, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 28, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Number: 54

APA
Çakmakçı, M. K., & Kuyumcu, H. (2025). The Reflection of the Problems Faced by Indians and Pakistanis Living Outside the Subcontinent in Urdu Poetry. Selçuk Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, 54, 163-174. https://doi.org/10.21497/sefad.1683685
AMA
1.Çakmakçı MK, Kuyumcu H. The Reflection of the Problems Faced by Indians and Pakistanis Living Outside the Subcontinent in Urdu Poetry. SEFAD. 2025;(54):163-174. doi:10.21497/sefad.1683685
Chicago
Çakmakçı, Mehmet Kemal, and Hakan Kuyumcu. 2025. “The Reflection of the Problems Faced by Indians and Pakistanis Living Outside the Subcontinent in Urdu Poetry”. Selçuk Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, nos. 54: 163-74. https://doi.org/10.21497/sefad.1683685.
EndNote
Çakmakçı MK, Kuyumcu H (December 1, 2025) The Reflection of the Problems Faced by Indians and Pakistanis Living Outside the Subcontinent in Urdu Poetry. Selçuk Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi 54 163–174.
IEEE
[1]M. K. Çakmakçı and H. Kuyumcu, “The Reflection of the Problems Faced by Indians and Pakistanis Living Outside the Subcontinent in Urdu Poetry”, SEFAD, no. 54, pp. 163–174, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.21497/sefad.1683685.
ISNAD
Çakmakçı, Mehmet Kemal - Kuyumcu, Hakan. “The Reflection of the Problems Faced by Indians and Pakistanis Living Outside the Subcontinent in Urdu Poetry”. Selçuk Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi. 54 (December 1, 2025): 163-174. https://doi.org/10.21497/sefad.1683685.
JAMA
1.Çakmakçı MK, Kuyumcu H. The Reflection of the Problems Faced by Indians and Pakistanis Living Outside the Subcontinent in Urdu Poetry. SEFAD. 2025;:163–174.
MLA
Çakmakçı, Mehmet Kemal, and Hakan Kuyumcu. “The Reflection of the Problems Faced by Indians and Pakistanis Living Outside the Subcontinent in Urdu Poetry”. Selçuk Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, no. 54, Dec. 2025, pp. 163-74, doi:10.21497/sefad.1683685.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Kemal Çakmakçı, Hakan Kuyumcu. The Reflection of the Problems Faced by Indians and Pakistanis Living Outside the Subcontinent in Urdu Poetry. SEFAD. 2025 Dec. 1;(54):163-74. doi:10.21497/sefad.1683685

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