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Assam Budget Ignores Flood Crisis, Says Congress MLA
Congress MLA Joy Prakash Das alleges Assam Budget 2026-27 overlooks flood management and key welfare schemes.
Guwahati, July 13 (IANS) Assam Congress MLA, Joy Prakash Das, on Monday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led state government over the 2026-27 Budget, alleging that it had ignored Assam's pressing issues, particularly the recurring flood crisis, while focussing on projects that do not address the immediate concerns of the people.
Speaking to reporters here, Das said large parts of Assam continue to be devastated by annual floods, with several districts remaining submerged, but the Budget failed to provide a comprehensive road map to tackle the recurring disaster.
"The double engine government of the BJP has been in power for the last one decade, yet every year floodwaters inundate vast areas of the state. People continue to suffer, but instead of addressing these challenges, the government is talking about bringing Metro rail. The Budget speaks about Metro projects while ignoring the real issues faced by the people," he said.
