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Source: The Hindu (http://www.hinduonnet.com/2008/05/27/stories/2008052751450300.htm)
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Orissa
His cup of woes overflow
Correspondent
Purusottam Bisoyi
KORAPUT: It took 14 years to get a certificate from the district administration declaring Purusottam Bisoyi, an old man from Totapada village in Boipariguda block of Koraput district as blind. Family members including his wife and children deserted him after he had lost his sight for the alleged witchcraft practiced in his village, Purosottam said. Both of his eyes were damaged.
Having no one to support, he had to depend on the mercy of the villagers. All his trials to get the handicapped certificate from the authorities went in vain just like the request to grant him other benefits like handicap pension and a free travel pass in the buses had fallen onthe deaf ears, he added.
However, after much effort he was given the handicap certificate last year. While he was waiting for the pension for his blindness, he had applied for a free pass from the authorities to travel in buses. As he is finding it difficult to get a full meal in the village, the free pass could help him to move places in search of food, he said.
He was at Koraput district headquarters to present his case before the district Collector as all his hope in the block office was lost in these 14 years of lonely struggle, he added.
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