Guwahati: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday criticized the Assam government for its handling of the severe flood situation in the state, attributing the crisis to the "gross and grave mismanagement" by the BJP's double-engine government, which had promised a "flood-free Assam."
"The extreme devastation caused by flooding in Assam is heartbreaking, with innocent children like 8-year-old Avinash being taken away from us. My heartfelt condolences to all the bereaved families across the state. Assam Congress leaders have informed me of the situation on the ground: over 60 deaths, 53,000+ displaced, and 2,400,000 affected. These numbers reflect the gross and grave mismanagement by BJP's double-engine government," Rahul Gandhi posted on X.
He emphasized the need for a comprehensive and compassionate approach to address the situation. "Assam needs a comprehensive and compassionate vision—proper relief, rehabilitation, and compensation in the short term, and a pan-Northeast water management authority to do everything necessary to control floods in the long term," he added.
The Congress leader expressed solidarity with the people of Assam and called on the central government to provide immediate assistance. "I stand with the people of Assam. I am their soldier in Parliament, and I urge the Central government to extend all possible help and support to the state expeditiously," he concluded.
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