BJP Govt in Assam Concerned Only for Power, Money & Land: Gogoi
The Congress party in Assam has been vocal about its opposition to the ruling BJP government, and its president-designate, Gaurav Gogoi, has recently made some scathing comments about the government’s priorities. According to Gogoi, the BJP-led government in Assam is concerned only with “power, money, land, and syndicates”. He has also accused the government of being responsible for the waterlogging in Guwahati after heavy rains, which he claims is primarily due to the encroachment of wetlands by BJP ministers.
Gogoi’s comments come at a time when Assam is reeling from the aftermath of heavy rainfall, which has caused widespread flooding and waterlogging in several parts of the state. The situation has been particularly dire in Guwahati, the state capital, where many areas remain underwater. The city’s drainage system has been unable to cope with the amount of rainwater, leaving many residents stranded and struggling to access basic amenities.
Gogoi’s criticism of the government is not limited to the handling of the flood situation. He has been a vocal critic of the BJP government’s policies and actions ever since it came to power in the state. He has accused the government of being more interested in lining its own pockets than in serving the people of Assam.
In his latest outburst, Gogoi targeted the BJP ministers who he claims are responsible for the encroachment of wetlands in Guwahati. He accused them of caring more about the roads leading to their own houses than about building proper drainage systems in the city. This, he claims, is the reason why the city is so prone to flooding and waterlogging.
Gogoi’s comments have been widely shared on social media, with many people expressing their anger and frustration at the government’s handling of the situation. The opposition party has also been quick to capitalize on the situation, with several of its leaders visiting the affected areas and distributing aid to those in need.
The BJP government, on the other hand, has been criticized for its handling of the flood situation. Many have accused it of being slow to respond to the crisis and of not doing enough to mitigate its effects. The government has, however, claimed that it is doing its best to address the situation and has pointed to the efforts it has made to provide aid and assistance to those affected.
Despite the criticism, the BJP government remains defiant and has rejected Gogoi’s allegations. In a statement, the government said that it was committed to serving the people of Assam and that it was working tirelessly to address the flood situation. The statement also accused Gogoi of trying to distract from his own party’s failures and of seeking to capitalize on the situation for political gain.
Gogoi’s comments have also drawn attention to the issue of encroachment of wetlands in Guwahati. Wetlands are critical ecosystems that play a vital role in absorbing excess rainwater and preventing flooding. However, many of these wetlands have been encroached upon by construction projects and other development activities, leaving the city more vulnerable to flooding.
The issue of encroachment of wetlands is not limited to Guwahati. Many parts of Assam have seen the destruction of wetlands in recent years, with the government seemingly turning a blind eye to the problem. Gogoi has called on the government to take immediate action to protect the state’s wetlands and to ensure that they are not destroyed by development activities.
In conclusion, Gogoi’s comments have sparked a heated debate about the priorities of the BJP government in Assam. While the government claims to be committed to serving the people of the state, Gogoi’s allegations suggest that it is more interested in lining its own pockets and serving its own interests. The issue of encroachment of wetlands is critical, and it is essential that the government takes immediate action to protect these critical ecosystems.
As Assam continues to reel from the aftermath of the flood, one thing is clear: the people of the state deserve better from their government. They deserve a government that is committed to serving their interests, not just lining its own pockets. It is up to the people of Assam to demand better from their government and to ensure that their voices are heard.
