"Thara Fufa is alive," says a 102-year-old man, dressed up as a groom

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• Sep 9, 2022 | digital desk

In the meantime, Duli received backing from former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Haryana Unit chief Naveen Jaihind...

Digital Desk: An unusual incident occurred recently in Rohtak, Haryana when a 102-year-old man performed a rather unusual procession in a wedding chariot with fast-paced music to show the state government that he is still alive after being declared dead in records and having his old-age pension stopped. Reportedly, Duli Chand, a native of Gandhra village in the Rohtak district, led the procession from Mansarovar Park to Canal Rest House in Rohtak City while wearing garlands of notes, as is customary for a groom during weddings.

Duli and his followers disrupted the bridal procession in order to prove to the authorities that he was still alive and eligible for a pension. As per reports, his pension was terminated in March of this year.

On their way to the government building, Duli Chand and his followers formed a procession, holding signs, one of which said, "Thara fufa zinda hai" (Your uncle is still alive).

Duli Chand visited former minister and BJP leader Manish Grover at the conclusion of his triumphant ride and requested the reinstatement of his pension while presenting the politician with his documents and proof of his ongoing existence.

In the meantime, Duli received backing from former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Haryana Unit chief Naveen Jaihind, who claimed that Duli's old-age pension was terminated because he was listed as "dead" in official documents.

Jaihind who joined Duli in the parade stated that the centenarian is still alive and in good health and that he can prove it with his Aadhaar card, family ID, and bank statements.

This week, a similar scenario occurred in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, when a 70-year-old man's pension was halted and his death was recorded in official documents. Om Prakash, a native of a village in Fatehpur, was even denied access to his bank account and was pronounced dead a year ago.

"I was unable to water my cane crop due to a lack of funds," the old man explained.