Heartbreaking Struggles of a Cancer Patient in Lumding Highlight Gaps in Government Welfare

A Distressing Reality in Lumding

Hojai, Dec 27: In a time when both state and central authorities are promoting development and welfare initiatives, a troubling situation has surfaced in Lumding town, Hojai district, raising critical concerns about the effectiveness of government support at the grassroots level.

Shambhu Sutradar, a resident of Ram Thakur Nagar in Lumding, is facing a life-threatening battle against cancer, while his family endures severe poverty, neglect, and despair.

With no reliable income and dire financial circumstances, the family finds itself in a relentless struggle for survival.

Despite the government's promises of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas', the family asserts that they have yet to benefit from any significant welfare programs.

Alarmingly, they have been denied essential entitlements such as the Orunodoi scheme, government housing, the Ayushman Bharat health card, and other vital social security benefits intended for economically disadvantaged groups.

While political discussions often focus on development, the reality in Lumding tells a different story—one where a seriously ill individual is left to fend for themselves without institutional aid.

The lack of an Ayushman card has rendered cancer treatment financially unmanageable for the family, forcing them to rely entirely on public goodwill.

Local residents and supporters have stepped in to offer whatever financial assistance they can.

However, the contributions from the community have proven inadequate to cover the exorbitant costs of cancer treatment, medications, and hospital care.

A significant amount of funds is still urgently needed to continue Shambhu Sutradar’s treatment.

As time goes on, the patient's condition remains critical, and the family's burden continues to increase.

Family members, along with compassionate locals, have made an emotional plea to the state government for immediate intervention and life-saving support.

They have called on authorities to promptly assess the family's situation and provide all eligible government benefits without delay.

This case has raised alarms among citizens, who feel that such incidents expose flaws in welfare delivery systems.

The community of Lumding has united in a heartfelt appeal—not only to the government but also to society as a whole—to come forward and assist in saving a life.

The plight of Shambhu Sutradar serves as a painful reminder that true development should be evaluated not by slogans but by the effectiveness of aid reaching those in need.

This is not merely a crisis for one family; it is a situation that calls for immediate attention, accountability, and compassion from the relevant authorities.

By Deepjit Paul