New Delhi (Agency): Balbir Singh Rajewal, President of the Sanyukt Samaj Morcha Party, accused the Punjab government of failing to act on time to control the flooding problem in the state. Rajewal claimed that the issue of “frequent floods” in Punjab is “man-made” rather than a natural disaster and criticized the state’s administration for its negligence.
“Frequent floods in Punjab are not natural but man-made,” stated Rajewal. He went on to say, “The condition of Punjab is bad due to frequent floods. We think it is man-made, not natural. The government did not control it on time.”
Rajewal expressed concern over the reduction in compensation slabs for farmers suffering crop loss due to natural disasters. According to him, the state administration has set a new rule where no compensation will be given until there is a 35% loss in crops. “We asked district heads, and they said no compensation has started yet. They have reduced the slab, where there is no compensation till a 35 per cent loss,” Rajewal explained.
The President of the Sanyukt Samaj Morcha Party also warned of a public protest if the government does not take action. “We will protest on 4th September outside all district headquarters in Punjab,” said Rajewal. He added that if the government does not listen to their demands, they will escalate their efforts into “greater agitation.”
The frequent flooding in Punjab has become a serious concern for residents, especially for farmers who are significantly impacted by these events. According to the party, the government’s inability to control these floods adequately is causing widespread damage to crops, property, and life.
This situation not only causes immediate distress but also has long-term impacts. Farmers who rely on their crops for their livelihood are placed in a difficult position when there is no assurance of compensation for their losses. The new policy of not providing compensation until a 35% loss occurs places additional burden on farmers who are already struggling.
Public opinion is also growing increasingly critical of the government’s role in this situation. Many believe that the floods could be better managed and that the damages could be mitigated with proper planning and timely action.
The planned protest on September 4th aims to bring attention to this critical issue. The Sanyukt Samaj Morcha Party, as well as affected residents, hope that their collective voice will prompt the government to take necessary actions to control the flooding and reconsider its policy on compensation.
As for now, all eyes are on the Punjab government and how it chooses to respond to these grave accusations and the impending protest. If the government remains unresponsive, it risks further damaging its relationship with the farming community and other affected residents of Punjab. Rajewal’s final comment on the matter was a stern warning: “There is a one-day protest on 4th September; if the government does not listen, we will declare greater agitation.”
Whether or not the Punjab government takes corrective action in the coming days will determine its standing in the eyes of its constituents. Public pressure is mounting, and the time for effective and timely action is now.