Guwahati, July 13 (HBTV): During the ongoing Assam Budget Session at the Assam Legislative Assembly on Monday, AIUDF chief and Binakandi MLA Badruddin Ajmal launched a sharp attack on the state and central governments over the alleged "pushback" policy, Guwahati's recurring flash floods, and the alleged Ram Temple land scam.
Speaking to reporters outside the Assembly, Ajmal described the pushback policy as "inhuman" and "unconstitutional," alleging that it violates the basic principles of humanity.
"The pushback is inhuman. It is illegal and against the Constitution. There should not be any pushback. Congress is also quiet on this issue. We should speak for humanity. This should not happen," Ajmal said.
He further alleged that both the BJP and Congress share responsibility for detention and deportation-related policies, claiming that previous Congress governments had introduced detention practices which the present government continues to implement.
Commenting on the recurring flash floods in Guwahati, Ajmal blamed the government for failing to address the city's drainage problems despite repeated flooding every year.
"The whole of Guwahati gets flooded. Vehicles cannot move, people cannot reach hospitals, and if someone falls sick, they may die on the way. This is a complete government failure. Every year the city witnesses floods, yet no permanent solution has been found," he said.
Questioning the utilisation of public funds, Ajmal said that despite budgets worth crores of rupees, visible improvements were lacking.
"If even 10 per cent of the planned work had been completed, this situation might not have occurred. People's homes, furniture and livelihoods are destroyed every year. The government must take responsibility for this failure," he added.
Ajmal also reacted to the alleged Ram Temple land scam, stating that the name of Lord Ram should not be misused and demanding strict punishment for those involved in corruption.
"Do not defame the name of Ram. Those involved in the Ram Temple land scam, including thieves and those responsible for corruption, should be punished severely. Small people should not be made scapegoats while the big culprits are protected," he said.
He further alleged that influential individuals often secure bail while smaller accused persons continue to face legal action, calling for equal treatment under the law.
Ajmal's remarks came amid the ongoing Budget Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly, where issues relating to governance, law and order, flood management and public welfare continue to dominate political debate.