Archive · 8 Sep 2025
Badal Demands Flood Relief Package, Loan Waiver for Punjab Farmers
Sukhbir Singh Badal, the leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal party, wants the government to help farmers in Punjab who have lost crops and homes due to floods.
He is asking for a large sum of money, about 20,000 crore rupees, to help farmers recover.
He also wants the government to forgive farmer loans, so they don't have to worry about paying them back.
The money would also be used for repairing roads and infrastructure.
Sukhbir Badal demands Rs 20,000-crore package for flood relief in Punjab.
Badal seeks a complete farm loan waiver for farmers.
He stated the need to compensate for crop and house losses.
Badal also wants to rebuild damaged infrastructure.
He spoke ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s visit.
- Who
- Sukhbir Singh Badal
- What
- Demanded Rs 20,000-crore package and loan waivers for flood-hit farmers
- When
- Ahead of PM Modi’s visit to the state
- Where
- Punjab
- Why
- To provide relief and rehabilitation to flood-affected farmers.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)
Government
Government Response
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)
Criticized for not providing compensation or aid.
Government
No clear stance on relief and rehabilitation measures.
- Demand
- Rs 20,000-crore package for flood relief
- Additional Demand
- Complete farm loan waiver
- Requested By
- Sukhbir Singh Badal, SAD President
- Purpose of Relief
- Compensate crop and house loss, rebuild infrastructure
