Bhupesh Baghel calls Punjab floods ‘man-made disaster’; blames state govt negligence, slams Centre over relief delay

Bhupesh Bhagel, Congress leader, declared Punjab floods a man-made disaster, criticizing the state government’s negligence in taking preventive measures despite monsoon forecasts. He demanded a substantial flood relief package and lamented the central government’s delay in providing interim relief to the flood-hit people, highlighting the insensitivity of both governments towards the crisis.