BJP govt in Assam concerned for power, money, land, syndicate: Gaurav Gogoi

Assam Congress president-designate Gaurav Gogoi criticizes BJP government for corruption, land grabbing, and neglecting public needs.

Assam Congress president-designate Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday (June 1, 2025) slammed the BJP-led state government, saying that the ruling front is concerned only with "power, money, land and syndicate".

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He alleged that devastating floods and waterlogging have crippled life in the State capital Guwahati mainly due to encroachment of wetlands by ministers and people close to the ruling party.

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Mr. Gogoi kick-started a procession from Sivasagar to Nagaon in the morning. Accompanied by thousands of supporters during the 250-km long journey, the cavalcade will pass through Jorhat and Golaghat before entering the central Assam district in the evening.

"This government is deeply rooted in power, money, land grabbing and syndicate. Unplanned construction, land grab and contractor specific flyover have taken priority over the needs of the ordinary people of Guwahati," he told reporters after visiting historic Siva Doul (temple) in Sivasagar town.

Residents of the capital city of Assam on Friday woke up to a harrowing situation following a spell of heavy rains that flooded almost all peripheral roads and several residential areas. Incessant rains for two days since then led to knee-deep water in all areas while at some places it touched the chest.