Where politicians failed, this Assam man transformed village infrastructure with self funding

In a striking example of civic responsibility and selfless service, Sukumar Debnath, a resident of Chithila village in Assam’s Gossaigaon area, has emerged as a beacon of hope and action. Not affiliated with any political party, Debnath has undertaken the kind of grassroots development that local legislators and executive members of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) have failed to deliver for decades.

When villagers face broken roads, collapsing bridges, or unusable footpaths, they no longer wait for government interventions. Instead, they turn to Debnath — a man known for translating concern into concrete action. Using his own financial resources, he has built and repaired key infrastructure across Tulsibil, Chithila, Mainatal, Shakti Ashram, and other remote areas under the Fakiragram constituency.

His work extends beyond religious or community lines. Whether it's building roads leading to mosques for Muslims or repairing those to temples for Hindus, Debnath’s initiatives reflect a deep commitment to inclusive development.

What distinguishes his contributions is not just the scale but the context: many of the roads he repaired had remained neglected for 25 to 30 years, untouched by elected MLAs, MPs, or BTC officials. Using stone, gravel, and personal labor, he has turned neglected muddy paths into durable concrete roads.

Debnath’s work exemplifies what authentic leadership looks like — driven not by political ambition but by a genuine desire to serve. In the eyes of many in the community, he has achieved what powerful public representatives could not.

 In a striking example of civic responsibility and selfless service, Sukumar Debnath, a resident of Chithila village in Assam’s Gossaigaon area, has emerged as a beacon of hope and action. Not affiliated with any political party, Debnath has undertaken the kind of grassroots development that local legislators and executive members of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) have failed to deliver for decades.

When villagers face broken roads, collapsing bridges, or unusable footpaths, they no longer wait for government interventions. Instead, they turn to Debnath — a man known for translating concern into concrete action. Using his own financial resources, he has built and repaired key infrastructure across Tulsibil, Chithila, Mainatal, Shakti Ashram, and other remote areas under the Fakiragram constituency.

His work extends beyond religious or community lines. Whether it's building roads leading to mosques for Muslims or repairing those to temples for Hindus, Debnath’s initiatives reflect a deep commitment to inclusive development.

What distinguishes his contributions is not just the scale but the context: many of the roads he repaired had remained neglected for 25 to 30 years, untouched by elected MLAs, MPs, or BTC officials. Using stone, gravel, and personal labor, he has turned neglected muddy paths into durable concrete roads.

Debnath’s work exemplifies what authentic leadership looks like — driven not by political ambition but by a genuine desire to serve. In the eyes of many in the community, he has achieved what powerful public representatives could not.