Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel has called the Punjab floods a “man-made tragedy.” He said the unregulated release of water from dams by the Bhakra Beas Management Board caused flooding in hundreds of villages. Baghel, the AICC general secretary in charge of Punjab, visited affected areas in Amritsar and Gurdaspur before making this statement.
According to him, both the AAP government in Punjab and the BJP-led Centre are responsible for this disaster. He said they must accept their failure. Baghel also criticized the central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ignoring Punjab during this crisis.
The floods have continued for nearly two weeks, and thousands of people remain affected. Baghel alleged that AAP ministers and MLAs only toured flood-hit areas for photos and publicity instead of providing real relief. He called this attitude irresponsible and unfair to the people who are still struggling.
By terming the crisis a man-made disaster, Baghel demanded accountability from both the state and central governments. His remarks have sparked political debate, as Punjab continues to face the impact of heavy flooding.
