Flooding in Assam has killed at least 66 people, according to reports from multiple outlets. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announces a relief drive and says the state and the BJP plan to distribute clothing to affected women and children. The initiatives described include a target of 4 lakh women and children for clothing distribution, alongside a BJP-led effort seeking support from party workers. In one account, the BJP asks workers to donate funds for the campaign and indicates that a relief collection goal of Rs 12 crore is expected to be gathered quickly. The reports also note internal political criticism: Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi says the government has failed flood victims. The Chief Minister is also reported to have paid respects to Kargil war martyrs, including Captain Jintu Gogoi. Overall, the coverage focuses on the rising death toll and the coordinated relief plans—particularly clothing distribution for women and children—while political parties dispute the adequacy of government response.
Assam floods: death toll reaches 66 as BJP launches relief campaign
Flooding in Assam has killed at least 66 people, according to reports from multiple outlets. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announces a relief drive and says the state and the BJP plan to distribu...
- Floods in Assam kill at least 66 people.
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announces a relief effort for flood victims.
- Clothing distribution for women and children is a central part of the relief plan.
- BJP seeks or mobilizes funds from party workers; one report cites a Rs 12 crore target.
- Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi criticizes the government’s flood response.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says clothes will be distributed to 4 lakh women and children; State Congress president Gaurav Gogoi says the government has failed the flood victims
3 hours agoAssam's flood death toll has reached 66, prompting a large relief effort. The BJP plans to distribute clothing to two lakh women and children affected by the floods. Party workers are urged to donate funds to support this significant relief initiative. Chief Minister Sarma expressed confidence in collecting the required twelve crore rupees quickly. He also paid homage to Kargil war martyrs, including Captain Jintu Gogoi.
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