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Akhil Gogoi urges Assam CM to drop ego and cooperate in flood probe
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 02:16 PM
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Activist Akhil Gogoi appealed to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to set aside personal ego and fully cooperate with the ongoing flood investigation in Assam.
Activist and former AASU leader Akhil Gogoi addressed Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, urging him to move beyond personal ego and engage constructively with the state‑wide flood probe. Gogoi highlighted the urgency of a transparent investigation, citing the recent devastating floods that have affected large parts of Assam.
He warned that political posturing could hamper relief efforts and delay accountability for any administrative lapses. Gogoi called for an inclusive approach that involves civil society, experts and affected communities to ensure the probe yields actionable recommendations.
The appeal comes amid growing public pressure for a thorough inquiry into the flood response, with opposition parties and NGOs demanding clarity on resource allocation and early warning mechanisms. The Chief Minister has not yet publicly responded to Gogoi's statements.
Gogoi’s remarks were reported by India Today Northeast, reflecting the heightened political discourse surrounding disaster management in the state.
He warned that political posturing could hamper relief efforts and delay accountability for any administrative lapses. Gogoi called for an inclusive approach that involves civil society, experts and affected communities to ensure the probe yields actionable recommendations.
The appeal comes amid growing public pressure for a thorough inquiry into the flood response, with opposition parties and NGOs demanding clarity on resource allocation and early warning mechanisms. The Chief Minister has not yet publicly responded to Gogoi's statements.
Gogoi’s remarks were reported by India Today Northeast, reflecting the heightened political discourse surrounding disaster management in the state.