In Brief
- Akhil Gogoi started an eight-hour hunger strike in Sivasagar.
- He demands Rs 10 lakh compensation for flood-affected victims.
- The strike aims to pressure authorities for adequate relief measures.
- Gogoi’s protest highlights ongoing flood compensation issues in Assam.
Akhil Gogoi, an activist and political leader, began an eight-hour hunger strike in Sivasagar to demand a compensation amount of Rs 10 lakh for victims severely affected by recent floods. The protest aims to draw attention to the plight of flood victims and urge the government to provide adequate financial relief. Gogoi emphasised that current compensation measures are insufficient to address the losses suffered by people in the flood-hit areas.
He called on the authorities to expedite disbursal of relief funds and implement a fair compensation policy that reflects the severity of flood damage. The hunger strike in Sivasagar marks a continuation of ongoing demands by various groups in Assam for better disaster relief and rehabilitation efforts. Gogoi's protest has drawn local media coverage and public support, further spotlighting flood management challenges faced by the state government.
