BPF Chief Hagrama Mohilary Assesses Flood Damage in Sivasagar, Assam
Hagrama Mohilary's Visit to Flood-Affected Areas
BTC chief Hagrama (right) with local MLA Akhil Gogoi (2nd from right) during a visit to flood-hit villages in Sivasagar, on Thursday. (Photo: Dhaneshwar Goyari/Meta)
Guwahati, Aug 6: Hagrama Mohilary, the chief of the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) and Executive Member of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), visited the flood-affected regions of Sivasagar district in Assam on Thursday. His visit aimed to assess the situation on the ground, distribute relief supplies, and emphasize the urgent need for repairing damaged embankments.
Accompanied by Akhil Gogoi, the local MLA and president of Raijor Dal, Mohilary began his tour in the remote villages of Saulkora panchayat, navigating through several inundated areas, including Molia Bheta, using a rubber boat provided by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).
Leading a group of approximately 120 BPF members, Mohilary delivered essential relief items such as mosquito nets, bed sheets, phenol, bleaching powder, and other necessities to families affected by the floods.
"I am here to assess the situation in Sivasagar and Charaideo. My primary goal is to understand the needs of the people during this challenging time and provide assistance where possible," Mohilary stated to the media.
He acknowledged the efforts of the Assam government in providing relief but stressed the importance of additional support from various organizations and individuals.
"While the government is doing its best to assist the people, there may still be gaps that need to be filled, which is why we are here to contribute to the relief efforts," he added.
Mohilary pointed out that the most urgent issue in Sivasagar is the need to repair breached embankments to prevent future flooding.
"I have identified the main concern here, which is the breach of embankments. I will ensure that this issue is raised with the government," he remarked.
His visit included three engagements, one of which was a public meeting at the district headquarters, where he promised to communicate the concerns of flood victims to both the Assam government and the central authorities.
"I will document everything I have observed here and submit it to the Assam government and the Centre. We will also do our utmost to assist the affected individuals," he assured.
Akhil Gogoi expressed appreciation for Mohilary's visit, noting that the BPF leader had brought two truckloads of relief supplies and emphasized the urgent need for rebuilding damaged embankments.
"The key takeaway from his visit is his commitment to the reconstruction of embankments. He has promised to advocate for the swift repair of the 13-km breached embankment," Gogoi stated.
Gogoi also highlighted the contrast between Mohilary's proactive approach and the absence of senior Central leaders in the flood-affected state, stating that Mohilary's presence had uplifted the spirits of the impacted residents.
When questioned about the potential link between illegal coal mining along the Assam-Nagaland border and this year's severe floods, Mohilary refrained from commenting, stating, "Those involved in illegal mining would be better suited to answer that question, not me."