Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Congress Accuses Uttarakhand Government of Mismanaging Dharali Disaster
The Congress Party in Uttarakhand is very upset with the state government.
They say the government is not telling the truth about how many people died in a big disaster in Dharali in August.
The Congress says the government's numbers don't match, and they think the real number is much higher.
They also say the government isn't helping the people who lost their homes and businesses.
The Congress visited Dharali and found that many houses, hotels, and farms were destroyed.
They say the government isn't doing enough to help the people there.
The government hasn't said much in response, so the Congress is very worried about the people in Dharali.
The Uttarakhand Congress alleges the state government has provided contradictory death tolls for the Dharali disaster, ranging from 147 to 52.
The Congress claims the government has not taken effective steps for rehabilitation, reconstruction, or relief in Dharali.
According to the Congress, nearly 250 Nali of land, 112 houses, and 70 hotels, resorts, and homestays were destroyed in the disaster.
The Congress reports that only 112 people received ₹5 lakh in ex-gratia assistance, with 38 victims' aid stopped due to alleged partial damage.
The Congress alleges that the administration is absent, and people are struggling for basic needs, with some even boycotting Panchayat elections.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Congress Party and the Uttarakhand Government
- What
- Allegations of mismanagement and discrepancies in the handling of the Dharali disaster
- When
- The disaster occurred on August 5, and the allegations were made on October 13, 2023
- Where
- Dharali, Uttarakhand, India
- Why
- The Congress alleges the government has failed to provide accurate information and adequate relief to the disaster victims
Congress Party
Uttarakhand Government
Death Toll Discrepancy
Congress Party
The Congress alleges that the government's reported death tolls (147, 67, and 52) are contradictory and inaccurate.
Uttarakhand Government
The Uttarakhand Government has not publicly addressed the discrepancies in the reported death tolls.
Rehabilitation Efforts
Congress Party
The Congress claims the government has not taken effective steps for rehabilitation, reconstruction, or relief in Dharali.
Uttarakhand Government
The Uttarakhand Government has not provided a detailed response to the Congress's allegations regarding rehabilitation efforts.
- Disaster Date
- August 5
- Reported Death Toll Discrepancies
- 147, 67, and 52
- Land Destroyed
- 250 Nali
- Structures Destroyed
- 112 houses, 70 hotels, resorts, and homestays
- Ex-gratia Assistance Provided
- ₹5 lakh to 112 people
- Assistance Stopped for
- 38 victims due to alleged partial damage