BJP National President JP Nadda and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a press conference Monday, June 29, to address severe flooding in Assam.
The scale of the disaster requires immediate central intervention to manage massive population displacement and the destruction of rural infrastructure. Without coordinated financial aid, the state faces a prolonged rehabilitation crisis in the hardest-hit regions.
Officials reported that the floods have displaced 45,000 people [1]. The water has submerged 96 villages [1] across five affected districts [1]. The crisis has particularly impacted the Sivasagar district, specifically within the Santak and Nepali Khuti areas.
During the briefing, Nadda and Sarma updated the media on current relief operations and the status of rehabilitation efforts. Nadda said the central government will provide full support for the rehabilitation of those affected by the floods.
The leaders focused on the need for rapid financial assistance to restore livelihoods in the submerged villages. The press conference served as a platform to coordinate the distribution of aid between the state administration and the central government.
Relief teams continue to operate in the Sivasagar district to reach isolated families. The administration is prioritizing the movement of displaced citizens into temporary shelters while assessing the long-term damage to agricultural land, and housing.
“The floods have displaced 45,000 people.”
The involvement of the BJP National President alongside the state Chief Minister signals that the Assam floods are being treated as a national priority rather than a localized disaster. By securing assurances of central financial aid, the state government aims to mitigate the economic shock to the agricultural sector and prevent a secondary humanitarian crisis resulting from the displacement of tens of thousands of citizens.
