Government Accused of Neglecting Flood-Affected Families; CJ Movement Seen as Safeguard of Democratic Values

The state administration in Assam has come under fire from Akhil Gogoey, a Rajashor Dal legislator, for allegedly abandoning flood‑displaced families. He claimed the Water Resources Department’s alleged illegal coal mining and mismanagement have intensified the crisis in three districts, prompting him to call for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe.

Gogoey asserted that the chief minister’s announced one‑time financial aid and additional relief sums have not reached the ground, leaving countless households without assistance. He pointed out that official figures record only 55,000 beneficiary families, far short of the nearly two lakh families he said were affected by the July 19 disaster.

While condemning the government's inertia, the MLA highlighted the CJP’s “Save Democracy” campaign as a crucial defense of democratic principles. He likened the current mobilisation to the historic protests against the 1975 Emergency, labeling it the most extensive citizen‑driven movement for democratic protection in recent memory.

The MLA called on all democratic parties and civil‑society groups to rally behind the CJ initiative, arguing that a united front is essential to counter the perceived authoritarian tilt of the ruling coalition. He also welcomed the recent court order that freed three CJP leaders and influencer Dhruv Rathi, praising the judiciary’s role in upholding democratic freedoms.