Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal visited flood-hit Chamkaur Sahib villages on September 5, 2025. He accused both the Centre and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of failing Punjab, while praising villagers for leading relief efforts.
Badal rode a tractor to reach Sarangpur Fasse, Daudarpur, and Bela Chowk, where bundh strengthening is underway. He met farmers, encouraged them, and gave aid. At Sarangpur Fasse, he handed over ₹2 lakh in cash to the village committee. Another ₹2 lakh was provided in Daudarpur for gabion construction. He also gave 1,000 liters of diesel and promised 5,000 liters more. In addition, he assured that 500 Akali workers would join locals in strengthening the bundh.
Calling the floods “manmade,” Badal said they had destroyed livelihoods while governments released no financial aid. He saluted villagers for showing sewa and keeping Punjab’s spirit alive.
At Bela Chowk, he criticized Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for not carrying out flood protection works despite a June review meeting. He also regretted that the Centre had not provided relief or rehabilitation funds, leaving Punjabis to face the crisis on their own.
