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Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel has declared the Punjab floods a man-made disaster caused by government negligence. He criticized both state and central governments for their delayed response to the crisis. Baghel emphasized that preventive measures could have minimized the widespread devastation. The Congress is demanding immediate relief packages for affected communities across flood-hit districts.

Key Points: Bhupesh Baghel Slams Punjab Government Over Man-Made Flood Disaster

  • Congress demands comprehensive flood relief package for Punjab victims
  • Baghel criticizes central government's delay in interim relief
  • Accuses state administration of complete negligence in monsoon preparedness
  • Questions why relief packages are delayed when necessity is clear
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Punjab floods man-made, timely action could prevent loss: Cong leader Bhagel

Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel accuses Punjab government of negligence in flood management, demands immediate relief package for victims. Complete administrative failure cited.

"We were already neck deep in water and the state government was caught napping - Bhupesh Baghel"

Chandigarh, Sep 6

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and the Congress general secretary Bhupesh Bhagel on Saturday said floods in Punjab were a man-made disaster that led to a large-scale devastation in major parts of the state and timely action could have prevented major losses.

The state party in-charge said his party’s demand for a comprehensive and substantial flood relief package for the state.

He regretted the delay on part of the Central government to provide interim relief for the flood-hit people.

Accompanied by senior party leaders including state party president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and others, Bhagel visited several areas affected by floods in Tarn Taran and interacted with people there.

He said while this was no time to play politics on floods at the same time the state government and the administration cannot escape the responsibility for not taking preventive and precautionary measures in advance.

“There has been complete negligence on part of the state government and the administration under it to visualize the situation in view of the forecast of an above normal monsoon this year,” he said.

“We were already neck deep in water and the state government was caught napping,” he said, while adding, it woke up to the problem quite late when everything had literally been washed away.

The senior Congress leader regretted that both the state and the Central governments still seem to be indifferent towards the plight of the flood-hit people in Punjab.

While the state administration is as good as collapsed, the Central government has also been very insensitive and indifferent, he said. He questioned the unusual delay in providing an immediate relief package for the flood-hit people.

He said while the comprehensive package may take time the Central government should have provided interim relief for the flood victims.

He wondered why the Central government was delaying the relief when it knew it had to provide the same.

Bhagel, who is on a two-day visit to Punjab to assess the flood situation and review relief efforts by party workers, visited Dhunda in Khadoor Sahib, Gatta Badshah in Zira, Nihal Lavera in Ferozepur, Naubram Sher Singh Jaba in Guruharsahai, Walle Shah Uttar and Noorshah in Fazilka, Rukne Wala and Dutti Wala Bandh in Zira.

Tomorrow, he will tour the flood-hit areas of Ghonewal in Ajnala, Dharamkot Randhawa and the Dera Baba Nanak Corridor in Gurdaspur district.

- IANS

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Priya S
My relatives in Tarn Taran have been suffering for weeks. Relief should have come immediately. Both state and central governments failed Punjabis when we needed them most.
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Michael C
While I appreciate the concern shown by opposition leaders, I hope this isn't just political point-scoring. The focus should be on helping people, not blaming governments.
Aman W
Every year same story - floods happen, governments react instead of acting in advance. We need better water management systems and disaster preparedness. 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
The delay in relief packages is heartbreaking. People need immediate assistance for food, shelter and medical care. Governments must prioritize human lives over bureaucracy.
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Vikram M
At least someone is visiting the affected areas and speaking up for us. Hope this pressure forces the government to act faster. Punjab needs help now, not after more inspections!

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