"On the Edge of Survival: No Roads, No Electricity, and No Drinking Water, Yet Kadhama and Phugwan Stand Resilient, Saluting the Indian Army for Filling the Void Left by Authorities"
Kadhama and Phugwan, the last villages of Karnah Subdivision in Jammu and Kashmir, remain trapped in an era of neglect and deprivation. This Republic Day, while the rest of the nation celebrates progress and development, the people of these villages are appealing for the most basic necessities—roads, electricity, and drinking water.
Despite decades of promises from elected representatives, no tangible change has reached these villages. The promise of a road connecting them to the rest of the region remains unfulfilled. The lack of a proper road isolates the residents, turning a simple journey into a perilous ordeal.
Electricity, a fundamental right in the modern world, is yet another unfulfilled promise. Proper power agreements were signed, but installation has remained a distant dream. Residents are forced to live in darkness, while the rest of the country strides towards a brighter future.
The situation with drinking water is perhaps the most dire. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), 380 water pipes were sanctioned for the villages, but they only exist on paper. Not a single pipe has been installed, leaving the villagers at the mercy of unreliable and unsafe water sources.
The only silver lining in this grim tale is the unwavering support of the Indian Army. Always standing by the people of Kadhama and Phugwan, the Army has stepped in to fill the void left by negligent authorities. They have installed temporary water pipelines, ensuring at least some relief for the residents.
"The Indian Army has been our only savior," said a local resident. "They have stood by us in our darkest hours, while those we elected have vanished after making empty promises."
The story of Kadhama and Phugwan is not just about neglect; it is about resilience. The villagers continue to hope for a better tomorrow, urging the authorities to honor their commitments. Their appeal is simple but urgent: provide the basic infrastructure necessary for a dignified life.
As the nation commemorates Republic Day, the people of Kadhama and Phugwan remind us of an uncomfortable truth: progress is incomplete when the most vulnerable are left behind. It is time for the authorities to rise above false promises and deliver on their commitments to these forgotten frontiers.
This is not just their story; it is a call to action for all.
