Elderly farmer Mahinder Kaur, who filed a defamation case against BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut, will move into a newly constructed house on Friday in Bahadurgarh Jandian village of Bathinda district, bringing relief to her family.
The two room house with a kitchen has been built by the Midland Langar Sewa Society, led by UK based philanthropist Randhir Singh. The house has been constructed at the site of the family’s old residence, which was nearly 50 years old and in a dilapidated condition.
Mahinder Kaur lives with her husband Lambh Singh and their son Gurdas Singh. The family had been living in difficult conditions for years due to the poor state of their house.
Harwinder Singh, a member of the society, said the organisation had so far constructed around 32 houses for needy families. He said the society decided to prioritise Mahinder Kaur’s case after learning about her living conditions through media reports and about the health problems faced by her son.
According to him, the construction of the new house was completed in about three months. The society will also provide basic household appliances including fans, lights and a washing machine to the family.
Gurdas Singh said the family owns around 13 acres of land and a few milch animals. However, due to disputes and some land being non cultivable, they are able to grow wheat and paddy on only about five acres.
He added that he has been unable to walk properly for the past six months due to a medical complication following a bite, which has further added to the family’s difficulties.
The new house is expected to significantly improve the living conditions of the family and provide them a sense of security and dignity.