1. Siddheshwari Roy, a respected figure from the Assam Movement, resides in Bongaigaon, Assam.
2. Despite her significant contributions, she remains excluded from government poverty-alleviation schemes.
3. Siddheshwari’s plight underscores the failure to extend support to those who fought for the nation’s cause.
Guwahati, April 09: In the vibrant district of Bongaigaon, Assam, resides Siddheshwari Roy, a revered veteran of the Assam Movement, once a beacon of resilience amid turmoil.
However, today she dwells in the shadows of neglect, untouched by governmental schemes meant to alleviate poverty.
Despite over seven decades of independence and numerous initiatives aimed at uplifting the underprivileged, Siddheshwari Roy remains untouched by their benefits.
In her ancestral home in Old Bongaigaon no. 1, under the Bongaigaon assembly constituency, she lacks access to basic governmental support, including essentials like the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and a Ration Card.
Even schemes like the Arunoday Scheme, designed to provide essential amenities, have bypassed her.
The absence of fundamental provisions such as access to a free toilet underscores the depth of her deprivation.
Siddheshwari Roy’s story epitomizes not just her struggle but also reflects a systemic failure to honor individuals who contributed significantly to the nation’s history.
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Enduring police brutality during the Assam Movement, her sacrifices now seem forgotten as she battles poverty in her twilight years.
Reliant on the benevolence of neighbors to meet her basic needs, she inhabits a decrepit house, its cracks symbolizing the neglect she faces from those in authority.
Her plight raises poignant questions about when Siddheshwari Roy, and others like her, will receive the acknowledgement and support they rightly deserve.
It serves as a stark reminder of unfulfilled promises and the pressing need for a more inclusive and compassionate approach towards marginalized segments of society.
