Flood aid protest in Sivasagar over alleged distribution irregularities

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Raijor Dal held a protest outside the Sivasagar Deputy Commissioner's office on Saturday, alleging irregularities in the distribution of Assam's Rs 15,000 flood relief. Protesters claimed genuine beneficiaries were left out while some non-affected people received aid, and that the amount was credited twice to some accounts. One affected resident said his family had not received any money.

However, other Sivasagar residents criticised the protest, accusing political groups of exploiting the crisis. They argued the government deserves acknowledgment for the aid and that resources should go to helping displaced families. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has previously acknowledged that about 18,000 families in Upper Assam did not receive the aid due to bank account errors, and assured rectification.