INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
BAJURA, APRIL 12The 31-year-old Birendra Sarki, a resident of Kot Gotri in Jagannath
Rural Municipality 6 of Bajura, faces immense challenges due to his physical disability and financial constraints.
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Seven years ago,
while working as a wage laborer in India, Birendra suffered a spinal cord injury, rendering him entirely immobile from the waist down
Ever since, he has depended on a wheelchair, initially provided by his former employer but now dilapidated after years of use.Unable to
afford a new wheelchair, Birendra has resorted to repairing the old one, using it as his sole means of mobility
However, the wheelchair's condition severely hampers his daily life, making basic tasks such as going to the toilet a daunting ordeal
Despite his efforts to seek assistance for a new wheelchair, Birendra's pleas have gone unanswered in his impoverished community nestled in
the remote area of Bajura.
The financial burden weighs heavily on Birendra's family, consisting of his wife, two young
children, and elderly parents.With Birendra unable to work and other family members struggling to earn a livelihood
The burden falls heavily on his wife Kalasa, who shoulders the responsibility of being the primary breadwinner
Working as a daily laborer, she strives to put food on their table amidst their financial struggles.Their financial constrains also make it
impossible to afford basic amenities such as a proper toilet suited for Birendra's physical limitations.Birendra's children - Kirshna Sarki
(10) and Sarmila Sarki (7) - also experience educational setbacks due to financial limitations
Krisha is studying in class 2 while sharmila is studying in class 1.
This article first appeared/also appeared in https://thehimalayantimes.com
