Residents of Uttarauda Ghurdौदा in Someshwar’s Lod Valley protested outside their government fair-price shop on Sunday after reportedly receiving no ration for 3 months. The shortage was linked to the shop dealer being abroad without an alternative arrangement, according to local representatives.
The protest affected hundreds of ration cardholders who, residents said, had been returning empty-handed. Villagers gathered outside the shop from Sunday morning under the leadership of village head representative Mohan Ram and Block Development Committee member Hemant Kumar.
Residents demand immediate ration supply
Local representatives said the dealer had remained abroad for 3 months without arranging another person to distribute ration. This left cardholders in Uttarauda Ghurdौदा without access to supplies from the government shop, they said.
Residents also accused the government of depriving middle-class families of ration. The allegation was made during the protest and was not independently established in the available information.
The demonstration drew support from Block Congress president Raju Bhatt. He reached the site after receiving information about the protest and backed the residents’ demand for immediate supplies.
Bhatt also sought urgent intervention from senior officials of the Food Supply Department. He asked the department to ensure that ration reached the affected residents without further delay.
Department sends 2 months of ration
Following pressure from the residents and local political representatives, the department sent 2 months of ration to the spot. Officials also assured the protesters that the situation would soon be brought back to normal.
After receiving the ration and the assurance from officials, the villagers decided to end their sit-in. The available information does not specify whether a replacement dealer has been appointed or when regular distribution will fully resume.
The protest was supported by Congress leaders, who described the situation as a failure of the BJP government. That statement reflects the political position expressed during the demonstration rather than an independently verified finding.
Conclusion
Residents of Uttarauda Ghurdौदा received 2 months of ration after protesting a 3-month disruption linked to the dealer’s absence abroad. Officials have assured them that regular arrangements will be restored.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why did residents of Uttarauda Ghurdौदा protest?
Residents protested after reportedly not receiving ration for 3 months from the government fair-price shop.
Q. Where is Uttarauda Ghurdौदा located?
The village is in Lod Valley, Someshwar, in the Almora area.
Q. What was the reported reason for the ration shortage?
Local representatives said the ration dealer had gone abroad without arranging an alternative distributor.
Q. Who led the local protest?
Village head representative Mohan Ram and BDC member Hemant Kumar led the residents’ demonstration.
Q. Did Congress leaders support the protest?
Yes. Block Congress president Raju Bhatt reached the site and supported the residents’ demand for immediate ration.
Q. How much ration did the department send?
The department sent 2 months of ration to the spot.
Q. Why did residents end their sit-in?
They ended the protest after receiving the ration and an assurance from officials that the situation would soon be normalised.
