Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Assam MLAs Donate Salaries for Flood Relief
All the members of the Assam Legislative Assembly, from different political parties, have decided to give one month's salary to help people affected by floods in Upper Assam.
The floods have caused a lot of trouble for people in the districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, and Golaghat.
The BJP MLA, Pulak Gohain, said it's their duty to help those in need.
The Congress MLA, Nurul Islam, agreed and said the decision should have been made earlier.
The money will be used to help people rebuild their lives and meet their immediate needs.
The central government is also being asked to provide more financial help.
All Assam MLAs, regardless of party, will donate one month's salary for flood relief.
The decision was made during the Assam Assembly Budget Session on Tuesday.
The funds will support relief and rehabilitation in Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, and Golaghat districts.
BJP MLA Pulak Gohain emphasized the responsibility of public representatives to aid flood victims.
Congress MLA Nurul Islam welcomed the decision but suggested it should have been made earlier.
- Who
- All Members of the Assam Legislative Assembly
- What
- Donated one month's salary for flood relief
- When
- During the Assam Assembly Budget Session on Tuesday
- Where
- Assam, India (Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, Golaghat districts)
- Why
- To support flood relief efforts in the worst-affected districts of Upper Assam
BJP MLA Perspective
Congress MLA Perspective
Timing of the Decision
BJP MLA Perspective
The decision was timely and reflects the responsibility of public representatives to support those in need.
Congress MLA Perspective
The decision should have been taken earlier to provide immediate relief to the affected people.
- Affected Districts
- Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, Golaghat
- Decision Date
- Tuesday during the Assam Assembly Budget Session
- Donation Amount
- One month's salary of all MLAs
- Impacted Families
- Thousands of families
- Political Parties Involved
- BJP, Congress