Assam govt ignored Uma Chetry? Gorkha Students’ Union expresses disappointment

Uma Chetry, the star player of the Indian women's cricket team that won the World Cup, arrived back home in Assam late last night, but was greeted with a disappointing response from the state government.

Despite being hailed as a hero and Assam's daughter by the Prime Minister, Uma received no official welcome from the state government at Guwahati's Borjhar airport. The only officials present to receive her were from the Assam Cricket Association (ACA).

The Gorkha Students' Union (GSU) has expressed strong displeasure over the government's absence, terming it a "sad day for Assam's sports". "The Prime Minister called her Assam's daughter, but the state government ignored her. Why this negligence towards Assam's First World Cup Winner?" The GSU questioned.

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Uma, who arrived at the airport around 10 pm, left for Golaghat without any fanfare or security. Only GSU representatives and two ACA officials were present to greet her. The incident has sparked widespread criticism of the state government's apathy towards its sporting heroes.

Hailing from Kandhulimari village, near Bokakhat town, she grew up in a humble farming family. The youngest of five siblings, Uma's tryst with cricket began when she played with local boys in her village. Fast forward to 2023, she was part of the squad that clinched the ACC Women's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup. Uma Chetry is the first woman from the North East India to play for the country. Now, with a World Cup medal adorning her neck, Uma embodies resilience and serves as an inspiration.