Ration Distribution Halted Citing Internet Issues: Will Jampuijala Residents Face Another Festival Without Essentials Like During Laxmi Puja?

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, October 12, 2025

Ration card holders in the remote Chikonchara ADC Village, under Jampuijala block are expressing deep frustration as ration distribution remains suspended for several days, reportedly due to internet problems. Residents fear that, much like Laxmi Puja, they may have to celebrate Diwali without the government-promised free ration items such as semolina (suji), flour (maida), and sugar.

Chandra Debbarma, a resident of Chikonchara ADC Village under Jampuijala Block, voiced her anger while speaking to the media on Sunday. She said, “We had to buy suji, maida, and sugar from the market to celebrate Laxmi Puja. Then what’s the point of the government’s ration announcement if we never receive them? Today again, we came all the way to the ration shop, but the dealer said there’s no internet. Our homes are far, how many times can we come?”

Expressing her disappointment, she criticized both ration dealer Rumeena Begum and the Food Department, demanding immediate action. She further added, “The old system of distributing goods manually on paper was much better. Now everything depends on the internet, and when the network fails, we get nothing.”

Residents complain that despite official announcements by the Food Minister regarding free festival rations, most cardholders in the state, particularly in remote hill areas have yet to receive their promised supplies. With Diwali approaching, people are questioning whether they will once again have to celebrate without the essentials they are entitled to.

Local residents urge the authorities to resolve the connectivity issues immediately and ensure that ration materials reach every household before the festival.

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