Declare Assam floods, erosion as ‘national disaster’: Aasu

Dibrugarh: Members of the All Assam Students’ Union (Aasu) on Friday demanded that the state’s recurring flood and erosion issues be officially declared a “national disaster.”
Aasu memebers protested outside the water resources department office in Maijan, where the Aasu members voiced their frustration over the govt’s inability to provide a lasting solution to the annual calamity that affects countless residents across the state.They raised slogans and expressed their discontent with the current govt’s approach towards tackling the severe impact of flooding and erosion.
Aasu’s Dibrugarh unit president Tanuj Haloi said, “The people of Assam have been suffering for far too long due to floods and erosion. It is high time the govt takes concrete action to address this issue and provide relief to the affected population. Declaring floods and erosion crisis a national disaster will ensure adequate resources and attention are directed towards finding a sustainable solution. We need a permanent solution, not temporary fixes.”
Aasu’s Dibrugarh unit general secretary Pappu Saikia echoed Haloi’s sentiments adding, “We cannot continue to face the same problem every year without any concrete measures being taken to prevent it. It’s not just about the land, it’s about the lives that are disrupted every year. The floods and erosion have devastated many lives and livelihoods, and it is imperative that the govt steps in to declare this as a national disaster.”
The protesters also submitted a memorandum to water resources minister Pijush Hazarika, outlining their demands and urging immediate action. The memorandum highlighted the need for a permanent solution to the problem.