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Nagaon Residents Protest After Hours of Waiting for Benefit Distribution Under Scorching Sun
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 07:32 AM
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In Nagaon, Assam, beneficiaries were forced to wait for several hours under intense heat while awaiting the distribution of government benefits, sparking protests and calls for accountability from local residents.
In the town of Nagaon, Assam, a large group of beneficiaries gathered at a government office to receive a scheduled benefit distribution. They were made to wait for several hours under a scorching sun, according to local reports. The delay prompted several residents to protest, demanding that authorities explain the reasons for the extended waiting period and hold responsible officials accountable. The incident has highlighted concerns over the management of benefit distribution processes in the region.