Student Messages Himanta Sarma Over Scheme Money, Chat Goes Viral
A student in Assam reached out to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma via direct message to inquire about a delayed payment from the government's Jibon Prerana scheme. The Chief Minister confirmed the transaction in a viral social media exchange, highlighting the use of digital platforms for direct government-citizen communication.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the growing trend of citizens using social media to bypass bureaucratic hurdles and engage directly with high-ranking political officials for administrative accountability.
A direct message exchange between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and a student over a pending payment under the state government's Jibon Prerana scheme has gone viral on social media.The student, Dipanwita Patgiri, reportedly messaged the Chief Minister after she did not receive the Rs 10,000 assistance promised under the scheme. She later shared a screenshot of their conversation on Facebook.In the exchange, Mr Sarma replied in Assamese: "Dipanwita, pothiyaisu. pala ne?" - which translates to, "Dipanwita, I've sent it.
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