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Giani Harpreet Singh accuses Punjab, Central Govts of flood mismanagement
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, September 26, 2025: Giani Harpreet Singh, President of the newly formed Akali Dal, has accused the Punjab and Central governments of jointly failing the state during the recent floods. He stated that around 15% of Punjab was submerged, causing extensive damage to homes, crops, small businesses, daily wage workers, and laborers.
He blamed the government’s poor management alongside the natural disaster. According to Singh, the Bhakra-Bias Management Board (BBMB), responsible for regulating water, showed bias against Punjab, and the mismanagement of the Ranjit Sagar Dam worsened the situation. He also said that conflicts between the Punjab and Central governments further affected the state.
Despite the crisis, the people of Punjab demonstrated remarkable unity. Volunteers provided assistance, particularly through social media coordination. Relief efforts were organized from six major base camps located in Ferozepur, Harike Pattan, Mandi Ladduka, Ajnala, Dera Baba Nanak, and Sultanpur Lodhi, distributing ration, bedding, and helping with the cleaning of homes and gurdwaras.
A political party contributed ₹10 crore for relief efforts. Under this aid, 4,500 poor families will receive ₹10,000 each, granthis will get ₹5,000 per month for six months, fodder will be provided for livestock, 1 lakh liters of diesel will be distributed, ₹1 crore will go to school children, and 30,000 bags of cement will be supplied.
The distribution is set to begin on September 30. Giani Harpreet Singh expressed concern over the Punjab government’s “Rangla Punjab” fund, fearing that it might be misused for electoral purposes rather than genuine relief.