Assam: Heavy rainfall submerges parts of Margherita in Tinsukia

Torrential rainfall left many areas of the Margherita sub-division in Tinsukia district submerged under water. Despite the dire situation, Margherita MLA Bhaskar Sharma, the Margherita sub-divisional officer (civil), and other government agencies have yet to visit the flood-affected residents.

On Monday, a delegation from student associations, including Satra Mukti Sangram Samity Central Committee President Pappu Dutta and former general secretary of the Assam Tea Tribes Student Association (ATTSA) Margherita branch committee Nuwel Patra, alongside local journalists, visited Khagoripathar Primary School.

This school, located in Bhittorpowai Gaon Panchayat of the 83-number Margherita Constituency, is currently housing flood-affected people. The delegation assessed the situation and distributed limited relief materials.

Pappu Dutta criticized the absence of local leaders, stating, "It is very unfortunate that Margherita MLA Bhaskar Sharma and the Margherita sub-divisional officer (civil) have no time to visit Khagoripathar village where people are flood-affected."

Nuwel Patra echoed these sentiments, expressing frustration over the continued flooding issues. "It is very unfortunate that after 77 years of our country's independence, the residents of Khagoripathar are still reeling under water problems during the rainy season," he said.

Patra also pointed out that MLA Bhaskar Sharma had promised in 2016 to repair and construct roads in all Tea garden areas but has since failed to deliver. He warned that the Assam Tea Tribes Student Association (ATTSA) would ensure the BJP receives a befitting reply in the upcoming Panchayat and Assembly Elections.

The current situation highlights the ongoing struggles faced by residents in flood-prone areas and the perceived lack of adequate governmental response to these recurring problems.