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AJYCP seeks census deadline extension; Assam mandates Aadhaar for flood aid
AJYCP seeks census deadline extension; Assam mandates Aadhaar for flood aid
The Assam Jatiyatabadi Yuva-Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) has urged the Centre to extend the online self-enumeration deadline for Census 2027, citing floods and landslides that left thousands without electricity or internet. In a…
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The Assam Jatiyatabadi Yuva-Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) has urged the Centre to extend the online self-enumeration deadline for Census 2027, citing floods and landslides that left thousands without electricity or internet. In a memorandum, the organisation also demanded expedited PMAY-G housing aid for eligible families in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts, along with special livestock support for affected farmers.
Meanwhile, Revenue Minister Keshab Mahanta announced that Aadhaar linking will be mandatory for flood resettlement assistance after duplicate bank account details were found during door-to-door surveys. The government has halted transfers and will use a mobile app to complete damage assessment in 10-12 days for the four worst-hit districts. Mahanta warned of legal action against village heads who manipulate beneficiary lists.
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The twin news frames flood victims as either helpless supplicants or potential fraudsters. Neither captures the grinding reality: thousands who lost documents and connectivity in the deluge now face a biometric hurdle for aid they desperately need. Aadhaar linking does prevent duplicate claims, but the government must ensure enrolment camps reach remote relief shelters before the next monsoon. The real test is whether the 10-12 day damage survey in Sivasagar and Charaideo actually produces a single, verified beneficiary list within a month.
Sources (2): assamtribune.com, assamtribune.com (2)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
