Inside Northeast Impact: Neighbours Build New Residence for Jorhat Widow Living in Broken Hut

Jorhat, April 10, 2020:

Yesterday, Inside Northeast brought to you the tale of an unfortunate widow in Assam's Jorhat district who caught the attention of officials who had gone to her house to provide her with relief materials. The official, , saw to his utter dismay that the house where she was living in with her step-daughter was in a decrepit condition.

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Now, proving that humanity still exists, the old widow's neighbours set to work in order to set right her broken bamboo-and-tin refuge. Without waiting for the Government to fix things for the senior citizens, they set to work with aplomb. Today, a group of people assembled outside her humble residence where they could be seen taking measurements and erecting poles to build a spanking new living quarters for the old widow.

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When the Inside Northeast team reached the spot, it was observed that the woman was grinning ear-to-ear, which perhaps reflects the utter and absolute joy that she feels at this new and exciting development towards the twilight of her life. Even her step-daughter, who is mentally challenged, could be seen flashing a hint of a smile.

"Seeing the deplorable condition of Niroda Gogoi, Timtimiya residents and those from other villages have come forward to build a new residence for her. We are thankful to media outlets like Inside NE, Prag News, Aamar Axom, etc", said Binud Gogoi, a local mediaperson.

Gogoi further added that people were hoping that the Government would help her, but later did it themselves without waiting for anyone. "It is absolutely necessary, especially seeing that we are heading towards stormy and rainy weather in the ensuing months", said Gogoi.

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It may be recalled that yesterday, it came to light that the Jorhat widow lives with the mentally unsound daughter of her husband’s first wife, and neighbours have reported that she lives in constant mental anguish due to her condition. The duo has up until now lives in the same home that could perhaps be blown away by a gust of strong wind. Although the woman’s name has come up in the housing scheme lists several times, somewhat mysteriously, she is yet to receive a proper accommodation as per the schemes.

Now, however, it seems like a huff and a puff shall not blow the old woman's house down and she will finally be able to find peace.

At the same time, it has also been reported that families living in the interior regions are yet to receive the supply of essential goods in the midst of the lockdown. Saraswati Choudhury, a resident of Biswanath recently went viral on Facebook after posting a plea of help for the Government.

Addressing the people of the state at large, she explained the deplorable condition of her family, while underlining that the people who do not live near the ‘main road’ are being deprived from the Government’s relief measures. “From last night, we do not have even rice and we can not even go out”, she rued.

However, when Saraswati's suffering came to light via a popular YouTube channel, good samaritans were quick to come to her aid and help her financially.

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