BHAI DINESH WROTE TO THE BHOJPUR DM

BHAI DINESH WROTE TO THE BHOJPUR DM

7-APRIL-ENG 3

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA--------------------------In his letter, he said that a few days ago, the message of holistic development you conveyed by sitting on a mat in a Mahadalit settlement and engaging in a dialogue with various departments was a commendable initiative. However, the question remains: are any tangible results of that initiative visible on the ground? Are your directives actually being complied with?

The ground reality presents a completely different picture. The condition of most Block and Circle offices across the entire Bhojpur district—including those in Jagdishpur and Piro—is alarming. Officials and employees do not attend their offices regularly. The general public is forced to make repeated rounds—not just for hours, but for days on end.

Students and youth are left wandering in search of essential documents such as caste, income, domicile, and character certificates, as well as genealogical records and family lists. The situation is so dire that, without paying a bribe, one can neither obtain a certificate, nor get land mutation (Dakhil-Kharij) done, nor even procure a ration card.

Under the housing scheme, illegal extortions amounting to 20–25 thousand rupees are taking place openly. Thousands of rupees are being demanded and collected even under the pretext of merely taking photographs. This constitutes not merely corruption, but a blatant violation of the rights of the poor.

Recently, thousands of acres of Rabi crops were destroyed in fire incidents. This clearly falls under the category of a natural disaster. The government has pledged to provide compensation within 24 hours—but did any farmer actually receive timely relief?

Prior to this, the paddy crop was ruined due to rainfall; yet, owing to the negligence of the Agriculture Department, most farmers did not receive any compensation. Was accountability for this ever established?

Private schools and clinics are financially exploiting the general public. Why is there no robust mechanism for their control or supervision? Improvement is possible only if there is a clear system for filing complaints and a mechanism for swift action; otherwise, mere rhetoric will not change the situation.

The state of the education system is equally concerning. The standard of teaching in schools and colleges is steadily declining. Has this ever been subjected to a serious inspection?

The healthcare system, too, has completely collapsed. From sub-health centers to the district hospital, patients are merely being referred elsewhere. Government doctors are devoting more of their time to their private clinics. If this state of affairs is not an injustice to the common poor, then what is it?

A market for counterfeit medicines and adulterated food products is operating openly. Are any regular inspections or actions being taken to curb this?

The problem of traffic congestion on the roads of Bhojpur is becoming increasingly severe. Why has no concrete and long-term plan been formulated to resolve this issue thus far?

What is the actual disparity between the targets set for paddy procurement and the reality on the ground—and has this ever been subjected to an impartial inquiry? Did farmers truly receive the benefits of the Minimum Support Price (MSP)?

Every year, teams are constituted and directives are issued regarding the repair of hand pumps and the maintenance of irrigation systems—yet why is there no visible impact at the grassroots level? Defunct tube wells and dilapidated canals have become a curse for the farmers.

This letter is not merely an exercise in criticism, but a sincere expression of the public sentiment. If there is strong administrative resolve, the resolution of these problems is indeed possible. What is required is: Regular inspections and the establishment of accountability; Strict action against corruption; A transparent mechanism for the speedy redressal of grievances. Otherwise, schemes and announcements will remain confined solely to paper, and the general public will completely lose faith in the administration.

I hope you will take this letter seriously and initiate concrete action so that the people of Bhojpur may receive justice and access to proper amenities.