Punjab Flood Relief: 'Not relief, but an insult...', Punjab Cabinet Minister Aman Arora called the relief package a cruel joke

Punjab News: When Delhi announced ₹1,600 crore, Punjab’s villages erupted in anger. Families who lost houses, land, and animals called it a shameful amount. Aman Arora said this was no relief, only insult. People expected true support from the nation, but felt abandoned. Instead of comfort, the small aid brought disappointment and tears.

Floodwaters turned Punjab’s fields into lakes. More than 4.80 lakh acres are destroyed, with paddy crops worst affected. Farmers said their fields looked like open ponds. Crops they cared for like children were wiped away just before harvest. This means farmers will not earn a single rupee this season. Their pain is beyond words.

Lives Lost With Homes Too

The disaster has claimed 52 lives and broken nearly 4 lakh families across 2,000 villages. Children cry for food, elders sit outside damaged homes, and women worry about safety. The floods are the worst since 1988, with destruction spreading far and wide. Villagers say this is no time for politics. They need real help fast.

Punjab Seeks Big Pending Funds

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asked Delhi to release ₹60,000 crore funds that are stuck. He also demanded ₹20,000 crore as a special package for flood victims. Without this, schools, farms, and houses cannot be rebuilt. But instead of addressing this, the Centre offered only a token. Villagers say Delhi cannot see the ground reality.

Farmers Feel Betrayed Deeply

Punjab has always fed India, but today its farmers feel betrayed. They gave food grains, guarded borders, and stood strong in every crisis. Now their cries are ignored. Aman Arora said this treatment is a betrayal of Punjabi spirit. Villagers say their sweat and sacrifice mean nothing to Delhi anymore. Their trust is broken.

Demand For Honest Assessment

Punjab leaders are urging the Centre to send teams for fair assessment. They want villages to be rebuilt, crops compensated, and families supported properly. Without this, lakhs will stay in poverty for years. “This is about survival, not politics,” said Aman Arora. His words echo across broken houses and flooded fields, uniting people in grief.

Punjab’s History, Nation’s Neglect

From freedom fighters to feeding India, Punjab has always stood tall. But today, its people feel neglected and insulted. Elders recall giving sons to the army and grains to the country. Yet, now when floods drown their land, Delhi turns away. This sharp contrast has left Punjabis angry. They want respect, not token pity.