News Opinion Columns The skeleton in the bank: Why the system only sees the poor when there is viral outrage The swift resolution of Jitu Munda’s claim after national outcry proves that the system isn’t broken—it is designed to ignore the vulnerable until cameras arrive The aftermath has been swift and, in its own way, telling. After nationwide outrage, the district administration facilitated the death certificate and legal heir documents, and Rs 19,402 (including interest) was handed over to Jitu Munda at his village. 5 min read Apr 30, 2026 04:20 PM IST First published on: Apr 30, 2026 at 04:20 PM IST On 24 August 2016, Dana Majhi walked out of a government hospital in Kalahandi, Odisha, carrying his wife Amang Dei’s body on his shoulders. She had died of tuberculosis. The hospital had refused an ambulance. His twelve-year-old daughter walked beside him. They walked 10 km before a television crew found them. There was outrage, there were inquiries, and there were promises.…