Guwahati, August 8: Akhil Gogoi, the president of the Raijor Dal and a member of the legislative assembly, has called for the removal of Minister Bimal Borah from his position as the Guardian Minister of Sivasagar. This demand comes amid allegations of significant mismanagement and political bias in distributing flood relief materials in the Sivasagar and Charaideo districts.
Speaking to reporters, Gogoi claimed that there has been discrimination in the relief efforts. He alleged that many genuine families affected by the floods did not receive government assistance, while others, who were not entitled, did receive aid.
He pointed out that during the initial days of the flood crisis, leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were absent, while Raijor Dal workers were actively engaged in rescue and relief operations. According to Gogoi, BJP officials only became involved once public attention turned to these activities.
Gogoi accused Minister Bimal Borah of distributing relief materials through BJP workers and party-affiliated ward members, rather than following a transparent and fair process. He also alleged that a BJP ward member misused the relief materials intended for flood victims.
Despite local reports of misconduct, Gogoi claimed that no action was taken against the accused. Instead, he alleged that the individual who raised the issue was arrested.
Questioning the implementation of the state’s flood relief program, Gogoi asserted that political factors influenced the selection of beneficiaries in Sivasagar and Charaideo. He noted that many needy families did not receive the ₹15,000 financial aid announced by the Assam government for flood-affected households.
Gogoi urged Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to ensure that the list of beneficiaries is prepared by impartial officials rather than political party workers.
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