Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal announced concrete plans to control floods in Punjab. Speaking at Dhussi Bundh in Phillaur, he said his party will lay concrete bundhs and embankments in flood-prone areas once it comes to power in 2027. Badal criticized both Congress and AAP for failing to maintain bundhs, which worsened the flood situation.
Farmers shared their struggles since the 2023 floods. Roads remain damaged, and bundhs were left weak. Badal promised immediate relief, including 4,000 litres of diesel, tractors, JCB machines, and funds for village committees. He also pledged earthworks on roads and clearing sand from farms.
In addition, SAD will send maize silage for livestock and distribute certified wheat seeds for one lakh acres, with SGPC supporting another lakh acres. Badal urged the Punjab government to release crop compensation quickly and provide free DAP fertiliser to farmers. He emphasized that strong Punjab flood control measures are essential to protect farmers and their land from future disasters.
