Assam: Women claimed "Dead" on paper, but alive with anger in Nagaon

A shocking scam has come to light in the Tuktuki area under the Batadrawa Block Development Office in Dhing, Nagaon, where around 500 women from various self-help groups have been allegedly deprived of the benefits of the Chief Minister's "Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan" and "Lakhpati Baideu" schemes.

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According to allegations, corrupt officials, including Jeevika Sakhi Rehana Begam and some officials of the Assam State Rural Livelihood Mission (ASRLM), manipulated records to show the women as "dead" to deny them the benefits of the schemes. Rehana Begam, the Jeevika Sakhi of Tuktuki, has been accused of masterminding the scam, which involved 19 self-help groups.

The women have also alleged that Rehana Begam extorted thousands of rupees from them in the form of bribes for every government scheme, including loans for self-help groups.

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The situation turned tense when a group of women gathered at the Dhing Block Development Office, demanding answers about the alleged corruption. The officials were cornered by the media and the angry women, who demanded a thorough investigation into the scam.

The affected women are demanding justice and action against the officials involved in the scam.

An investigation has been demanded to ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future.