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Raijor Dal Protests Near Assam Chief Minister’s Home Over Flood Relief

Raijor Dal Protests Near Assam Chief Minister’s Home Over Flood Relief
Slogans, Black Flags: Protests Near Himanta Sarma's Home Over Assam Floods · NDTV

Raijor Dal held a protest near Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s home in Guwahati.

The protesters said people affected by floods need help quickly.

They especially highlighted families in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat.

They called for financial help and more compensation for losses.

They also want money to repair homes and public facilities.

The protesters asked for an investigation into what the party says may have contributed to the floods.

Police stopped demonstrators who tried to move towards the residence.

Several people were detained, including two named party leaders.

Key facts

Organising party
Raijor Dal, with supporting organisations
Protest location
Minister’s Colony, Guwahati
Flood-affected areas highlighted
Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat
Detained people named
Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti general secretary Bidyut Saikia and Raijor Dal leader Dhoirya Konwar
Main demands
Immediate relief, financial assistance, enhanced compensation, and funds for rebuilding and restoring infrastructure
Inquiry sought
A CBI inquiry into what Raijor Dal describes as man-made factors behind the floods

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