Guwahati, March 5: A tense moment unfolded during a public development programme in Morigaon when a woman confronted legislator Ramakanta Deuri while he was attending an event to lay the foundation stone for a local project.
According to reports, the incident occurred when Deuri arrived at the venue to perform the foundation-laying ceremony. During the programme, a woman from the locality raised questions regarding development issues in the area, leading to a direct exchange between her and the MLA in front of residents and officials present at the event.
Eyewitnesses said the woman openly questioned the legislator about the status of development work in the region, prompting a verbal response from Deuri. The exchange quickly drew the attention of people gathered at the venue, with several individuals attempting to intervene and calm the situation as tensions briefly escalated.
The event had been organised to mark the beginning of a new infrastructure project in the locality. However, the programme momentarily turned tense as the interaction between the woman and the MLA unfolded in public view.
The incident has since sparked discussion among local residents. While some described the confrontation as a reflection of growing frustration over development-related issues, others viewed it as a rare instance of a citizen directly questioning an elected representative during an official public event.
Details regarding the specific demands raised by the woman and the exact nature of the project for which the foundation stone was being laid were not immediately available.
