BJP Govt in Assam Concerned Only for Power, Money & Land: Gogoi
The ruling BJP government in Assam has been accused of prioritizing power, money, land, and syndicates over the welfare of the people, by the Congress party. The latest instance of this alleged neglect was seen in the waterlogging in Guwahati after heavy rains, which the party claims was mainly due to the encroachment of wetlands by BJP ministers.
Assam Congress president-designate Gaurav Gogoi made these scathing remarks while addressing a press conference on Wednesday. He lambasted the BJP-led government for its lack of concern for the people and the state’s infrastructure. According to Gogoi, the government’s singular focus on “power, money, land, and syndicates” has led to the state’s infrastructure crumbling, including its drainage systems.
Gogoi, who is all set to take over as the Assam Congress president, cited the recent waterlogging in Guwahati as a prime example of the government’s failure to deliver. He claimed that the waterlogging was not a natural occurrence, but rather a result of the encroachment of wetlands by BJP ministers. “BJP ministers care more about roads leading to their own houses than about building proper drainage systems,” Gogoi said, in a thinly veiled attack on the state government.
The Congress leader also pointed out that the government’s neglect of the state’s infrastructure has led to widespread suffering among the people. He alleged that the government’s focus on constructing roads and buildings has come at the expense of more pressing issues, such as healthcare and education.
Gogoi’s remarks come at a time when the BJP government in Assam is facing intense scrutiny over its handling of the recent floods in the state. The floods, which were triggered by heavy rainfall, left thousands of people stranded and caused widespread damage to property and infrastructure. The opposition parties, including the Congress, have been critical of the government’s response to the crisis, accusing it of being slow and ineffective.
The Congress leader’s comments have been seen as a bid to capitalize on the government’s perceived failures and to gain political mileage ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. However, his remarks have also been seen as a reflection of the deep-seated dissatisfaction among the people of Assam with the BJP government’s performance.
As Gogoi pointed out, the government’s neglect of the state’s infrastructure has had a profound impact on the people’s daily lives. The waterlogging in Guwahati, for instance, has caused immense inconvenience to commuters and residents, and has also led to the spread of diseases.
The Congress leader’s remarks have also been seen as a warning to the government to shape up and address the pressing issues facing the state. He urged the government to prioritize the welfare of the people and to focus on building a more sustainable and equitable society.
In conclusion, the BJP government in Assam has been accused of prioritizing power, money, land, and syndicates over the welfare of the people. The recent waterlogging in Guwahati, which was allegedly caused by the encroachment of wetlands by BJP ministers, has been seen as a prime example of the government’s neglect of the state’s infrastructure. The opposition Congress party has capitalized on the government’s perceived failures and has accused it of being more concerned with its own interests than with the welfare of the people.
