Hojai, Dec 11 : In the heart of Lumding, where ordinary people still cling to the hope of basic and dignified medical care, the civil hospital now stands as a stark reminder of how a public institution can fail those who need it the most.

The Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Sub-Divisional Hospital, inaugurated with much pride in March 2024, was expected to ease the burden of thousands of families. But in just one year, the building – meant to be a symbol of progress – has begun to show alarming signs of decay. Deep cracks have surfaced along its walls, corridors, and even near patient areas.

The internal condition is equally disheartening. The two lifts, installed for the ease of patients and staff, have remained out of service for months. As a result, seriously ill patients are being carrie

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