Punjab Flood Relief: Aman Arora Terms Centre’s Package an Insult, Calls it a Cruel Joke

Punjab News: When the Centre announced only ₹1,600 crore for Punjab’s flood damage, anger spread across villages. People expected real help, but what they got felt like disrespect. Families who lost homes and land say this amount cannot cover even basic needs. Aman Arora, state minister, called it an open insult to Punjabis.

Punjab’s farmlands have been drowned by heavy floods. Over 4.80 lakh acres are damaged, and paddy fields are the worst hit. More than 3.71 lakh acres of paddy are completely under water. Farmers say crops they cared for like children are destroyed just days before harvest. This loss means no income for an entire season.

Human Loss Beyond Numbers

The floods have not only taken crops but also lives. At least 52 people have died, and nearly 4 lakh residents across 2,000 villages are directly affected. Families are displaced, children are hungry, and elders sit outside broken houses. The damage is worse than Punjab has seen since 1988, demanding massive help, not a token sum.

Punjab Demands Pending Funds

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has been asking the Centre to release ₹60,000 crore that is stuck with the government. Along with this, Punjab demanded a ₹20,000 crore special package for flood-hit areas. Without this money, the state cannot rebuild houses, repair schools, or restore farming. But the Centre’s response is far from what is needed.

Farmers Cry Of Betrayal

Aman Arora said the Centre’s action feels like betrayal. Punjab has always fed the nation, but today its farmers stand helpless. From food grains to guarding India’s borders, Punjabis have given everything. Yet when disaster struck, the help they got was only symbolic. Villagers say it feels like their sweat and sacrifice mean nothing to Delhi.

Call For Real Assessment

Punjab ministers are asking the Centre to send teams and assess the damage with honesty. They want a national-level plan to rebuild villages, restore crops, and compensate families. Without this, lakhs of people will stay trapped in poverty. Aman Arora said, “This is not about politics, it is about survival of Punjab.” His words echo in every broken village.

History And Present Contrast

From the freedom struggle to food security, Punjab has always stood for India. But today, Punjabis feel ignored. Elders say they gave sons to the army and grains to the nation, yet now their cries are unheard. This contrast between Punjab’s sacrifices and Delhi’s neglect is fueling resentment. People demand respect, not pity.