Floods have claimed lives of more than 52 and affected over 24 lakh people in 30 districts
Silchar: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi affirmed his support for Assam and referred to himself as their “soldier in Parliament” during a visit to a flood relief camp at Fulertal in Cachar district. He called on the government of India to provide immediate assistance to the flood-stricken state.
Gandhi expressed his condolences to families affected by the floods, mentioning the tragic loss of an 8-year-old boy, Avinash, as reported by ANI.
He emphasised the need for comprehensive flood management, suggesting both short-term relief and a long-term pan-Northeast water management authority.
He criticised the BJP government for its inadequate flood management and urged the central government to provide a special relief package for Assam. Assam Congress President Bhupen Borah highlighted the state’s dire situation and the failure of the BJP to secure sufficient funds for flood relief.
Gandhi also visited a camp for people displaced by violence in Manipur and interacted with the affected individuals. He pledged to bring Assam’s concerns to the central government and called for immediate relief and long-term solutions to the flood problem. Gandhi will continue his tour by travelling to Manipur.
Floods in Assam have claimed lives of more than 52 and affected over 24 lakh people in 30 districts as major rivers in the state continue to flow above the danger level , according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority.
Cachar, Kamrup, Dhubri, Nagaon, Goalpara, Barpeta, Dibrugarh, Bongaigaon, Lakhimpur, Jorhat, Kokrajhar, Karimganj, and Tinsukia are among the districts affected.
