BJP Govt in Assam Concerned Only for Power, Money & Land: Gogoi
The Assam Congress president-designate, Gaurav Gogoi, has launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government, claiming that it is more concerned with “power, money, land and syndicates” than with the welfare of the people. His remarks come in the wake of the recent waterlogging in Guwahati after heavy rains, which has left many residents stranded and struggling to cope with the aftermath.
Gogoi, who is also the former Congress MLA from the Jalukbari constituency, has alleged that the BJP ministers in the state government are more interested in building roads that connect to their own homes than in ensuring that the city has proper drainage systems. He claimed that the waterlogging in Guwahati was mainly due to 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 statement. “They are more concerned about power, money, land and syndicates than about the welfare of the people.”
Gogoi’s remarks have sparked a heated debate in the state, with many residents expressing their anger and frustration at the government’s handling of the situation. The waterlogging in Guwahati has caused widespread disruptions, with many areas still reeling from the effects of the heavy rains.
The Assam Congress leader’s criticism of the BJP government is not new. He has been vocal about his opposition to the government’s policies and has accused it of being corrupt and incompetent. Gogoi has also been critical of the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, claiming that it has been slow to respond to the crisis and has failed to provide adequate support to those affected.
Gogoi’s latest attack on the government comes at a time when the BJP is facing increasing criticism over its handling of the waterlogging crisis in Guwahati. The government has been accused of being slow to respond to the crisis and of not taking adequate measures to prevent the waterlogging.
The situation in Guwahati has been made worse by the fact that the city’s drainage system is in a poor state. The city’s wetlands have been encroached upon by real estate developers and other businesses, which has reduced their ability to absorb excess water during heavy rains.
Gogoi’s criticism of the government has been echoed by many residents of Guwahati, who are struggling to cope with the aftermath of the waterlogging. Many have expressed their frustration at the government’s handling of the crisis and have called for greater accountability and transparency.
In response to Gogoi’s criticism, the BJP has accused him of being out of touch with reality and of making false claims. The party has also claimed that the Congress is trying to politicize the issue and has accused Gogoi of being a “drama king”.
However, Gogoi remains steadfast in his criticism of the government, claiming that the BJP is more concerned with protecting its own interests than with serving the people. He has called for greater transparency and accountability in the government’s handling of the waterlogging crisis and has demanded that the government take immediate action to address the problem.
In conclusion, Gogoi’s criticism of the BJP government in Assam has sparked a heated debate in the state. While the government has accused him of making false claims and of trying to politicize the issue, many residents of Guwahati have expressed their support for Gogoi’s criticism and have called for greater accountability and transparency.
As the situation in Guwahati continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether the government will take the necessary steps to address the problem of waterlogging and to ensure that the city is better prepared for future natural disasters.
