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Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi demands Rs 10,000 crore flood relief package for Assam
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 02:03 AM
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Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi has called for a Rs 10,000 crore package to address Assam's flood woes, questioning the Prime Minister's concern for the state.
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, the chief of the party's Assam unit, publicly demanded a flood relief package worth Rs 10,000 crore. He framed the request as a test of the Prime Minister's commitment to the state, asking, "Does the PM really care for Assam?" The demand comes amid recurring monsoon floods that have repeatedly affected the region's infrastructure and livelihoods.
Gogoi's appeal targets the central government, urging swift allocation of funds to strengthen flood control measures, rehabilitate displaced families, and restore agricultural lands. He emphasized that a comprehensive financial package is essential to mitigate the recurring disaster and to rebuild confidence among the people of Assam.
The call for a massive relief fund underscores the political pressure on the ruling administration ahead of upcoming electoral cycles. While the Congress seeks concrete action, the central government has yet to announce a specific package for the state.
Stakeholders, including local officials and flood management experts, are expected to assess the feasibility of such a large allocation. The outcome will likely influence both disaster response capabilities and the political narrative surrounding the Prime Minister's engagement with Assam's flood challenges.
No official response from the Prime Minister's office has been reported at the time of this writing.
Gogoi's appeal targets the central government, urging swift allocation of funds to strengthen flood control measures, rehabilitate displaced families, and restore agricultural lands. He emphasized that a comprehensive financial package is essential to mitigate the recurring disaster and to rebuild confidence among the people of Assam.
The call for a massive relief fund underscores the political pressure on the ruling administration ahead of upcoming electoral cycles. While the Congress seeks concrete action, the central government has yet to announce a specific package for the state.
Stakeholders, including local officials and flood management experts, are expected to assess the feasibility of such a large allocation. The outcome will likely influence both disaster response capabilities and the political narrative surrounding the Prime Minister's engagement with Assam's flood challenges.
No official response from the Prime Minister's office has been reported at the time of this writing.