GARHWA: The district witnessed a strong demonstration in Bishunpura block as local representatives took to the streets against alleged corruption and administrative irregularities. The protest, led by Block Pramukh Deepa Kumari and Uppramukh Kavita Kumari, unfolded in the block campus where villagers and supporters joined to demand accountability from officials.
The leaders accused block and circle-level staff of negligence and malpractice in several key government services. According to them, irregularities have plagued the issuance of land records, mutation certificates, and essential documents such as birth, death, income, and caste certificates. These delays and discrepancies, they argued, have caused immense hardship for ordinary citizens, particularly students and job seekers who rely on timely documentation for education, employment, and welfare schemes.
Deepa Kumari and Kavita Kumari emphasized that corruption at the grassroots level undermines the very purpose of government welfare initiatives. They highlighted how villagers are forced to make repeated visits to offices, often facing harassment or demands for bribes. The protestors demanded immediate corrective measures, including stricter monitoring of staff, transparent procedures, and accountability for officials found guilty of misconduct.
The demonstration also drew attention to the plight of physically disabled persons, many of whom struggle to access pensions due to delays in obtaining disability certificates. Protestors argued that such negligence deprives vulnerable groups of their rightful benefits under schemes like the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme, which provides financial assistance to disabled individuals from poor households.
By staging the protest within the block campus, the leaders sent a clear message that corruption and inefficiency will not be tolerated. The memorandum submitted to authorities called for urgent reforms to restore public trust and ensure that government services reach those most in need.