Raipur >> For the past several days, the beneficiaries of the deceased Panchayat Teacher Compassionate Association have been struggling with their demands. Before the government was formed, there were grand promises regarding compassionate appointments, but now those promises have turned into mere words. The pain and struggle of these beneficiaries continue to grow. In a distant pandal in Raipur, they are fighting to raise their voices, where there are no facilities or even basic necessities like water and bathrooms available. Despite this situation, no officials or public representatives have come to address their issues, which is adding to their despair.
A poignant example of this struggle is an 80-year-old woman who is wandering from door to door trying to get a compassionate appointment for her daughter-in-law after the death of her son. This woman is knocking on doors repeatedly, hoping to get her daughter-in-law a job in place of her son, but her pleas are going unheard. The administration remains completely indifferent to this matter. The question is, how long will these suffering families continue to fall victim to administrative negligence?
The government repeatedly promises that compassionate appointments will be given to the families of deceased employees, so that they can lead a dignified life. However, this promise has lagged far behind reality. The beneficiaries of compassionate appointments are struggling day and night with their demands, but their voices are reaching neither the government nor the administration. For them, this struggle is not just about a job; it is about the future of their families.
On the other hand, a convention is being held in Raipur on October 1, 2024, where grand promises will be made and plans will be devised. However, the question arises: will this convention address the problems of those who have been struggling for compassionate appointments for years? It is ironic that while significant plans like the Siyan Convention are being prioritized, the real issues are being overlooked.
Like the elderly woman, there are many other families who are struggling in anticipation of compassionate appointments for their deceased relatives. For these families, this struggle is not only about avoiding financial hardship but also about fighting for their dignity and rights. The provision of compassionate appointments was created by the government to assist those families who have lost their loved ones and cannot face this loss financially. But when this provision is not implemented, how can the struggle and pain of those families come to an end?
The demands of these struggling beneficiaries are very simple—they want compassionate appointments so that their families can remain economically and socially secure. However, as long as the administration and the government do not take this issue seriously, this struggle will continue. The case of the elderly woman is just one example, but countless such examples are emerging every day.
The process of compassionate appointments should be simple and transparent so that families who have become helpless after losing their loved ones can receive relief as quickly as possible. Compassionate appointments should not merely be a formality but should be seen as a responsibility that the government must fulfill. If a family of an employee does not receive a compassionate appointment, it is not just a matter of financial crisis but affects the entire social and emotional structure of that family.
During the Siyan Convention in Raipur, there is hope that the government will pay attention to these issues and resolve the problems of these struggling families. But if this does not happen, then this convention will also become just a formality, like many government announcements and plans that remain unfulfilled.
The government should take this matter seriously and resolve compassionate appointments as soon as possible. Furthermore, the process of compassionate appointments should be made even simpler and more transparent, so that no family has to wander from door to door in this manner.
It is time for the government and administration to understand their responsibilities and help those families who have lost their loved ones. The provision for compassion is meant for families that have become helpless and have no other means left. Implementing this provision in a timely manner should be the government’s primary responsibility, so that such families can receive respect and security.
The struggle of the elderly woman symbolizes the struggle of all families raising their voices for compassionate appointments. Now it is time for the government to listen to these families and take concrete steps to secure their rights.
