BJP govt in Assam concerned only for power, money & land: Gogoi
The recent waterlogging in Guwahati, the largest city in Assam, after heavy rains has brought to the fore the shoddy infrastructure and poor governance of the state government. The Assam Congress president-designate, Gaurav Gogoi, has squarely blamed the BJP-led state government for the mess, saying that it is more concerned with “power, money, land, and syndicates” than with the welfare of the people.
Gogoi’s scathing attack on the state government came as the city struggled to recover from the devastating floods that left thousands of people stranded and caused immense damage to property. The Congress leader alleged that the government’s lack of vision and shortsightedness was the main reason behind the waterlogging, which was exacerbated by the encroachment of wetlands by BJP ministers.
“The BJP government is not interested in developing the state’s infrastructure. They are only interested in accumulating power, money, land, and syndicates. They don’t care about the people,” Gogoi said in an interview.
He also targeted the government’s handling of the flood situation, saying that it was a classic example of the government’s apathy towards the people. “The government’s only concern is to make money from the flood situation. They are taking advantage of the situation to make money by selling relief materials at exorbitant prices,” he alleged.
Gogoi’s comments have sparked a fresh row in the state, with the BJP government hitting back at the Congress leader. The government has accused Gogoi of politicizing the flood situation and trying to score brownie points by attacking the government.
However, Gogoi’s allegations have resonated with many people in the state who feel that the government has failed to deliver on its promises. The BJP government, which came to power in 2016, had promised to develop the state’s infrastructure and improve the living conditions of the people. However, the government’s handling of the flood situation has raised questions about its ability to govern effectively.
The waterlogging in Guwahati is not the first instance of the government’s failure to deliver on its promises. The state has been reeling under poor infrastructure, including crumbling roads, inadequate healthcare facilities, and a struggling education system. The government’s inability to address these issues has left the people feeling frustrated and disillusioned.
Gogoi’s allegations about the government’s role in the waterlogging have also raised questions about the government’s handling of the state’s natural resources. The government’s decision to allow the encroachment of wetlands by BJP ministers has been criticized by environmental activists, who say that it is a clear example of the government’s lack of commitment to environmental protection.
The controversy has also highlighted the need for accountability in governance. Gogoi’s allegations about the government’s handling of the flood situation have sparked a debate about the need for transparency and accountability in governance. The people of Assam are demanding that the government be held accountable for its failures and that those responsible for the mess be brought to book.
In conclusion, Gogoi’s comments have brought to the fore the pressing issues facing Assam, including poor governance, inadequate infrastructure, and environmental degradation. The people of Assam are looking for a government that is committed to their welfare and is willing to take bold steps to address the state’s many challenges. The BJP government, on the other hand, needs to acknowledge its failures and take concrete steps to address the people’s concerns.
