AAP Slams Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Over Unpaid Flood Compensation

Farmers in Haryana have suffered significant losses due to floods, yet they have not received any compensation. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticised the BJP government and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini for this issue. Anurag Dhanda, AAP's national media in-charge, questioned why Haryana farmers haven't received compensation when Punjab farmers got ₹20,000 per acre within 30 days.

Dhanda highlighted that the floods affected 5.30 lakh farmers, 6,395 villages, and approximately 31 lakh acres of land in Haryana. Despite such extensive damage, the government has not provided any financial assistance. Additionally, the survey work on 15,834 acres across eight districts remains incomplete.

Punjab's Compensation Model

The AAP leader pointed out that while the BJP government announced a compensation of ₹15,000 per acre, no funds have reached the farmers' accounts yet. In contrast, Punjab's AAP government set a compensation of ₹20,000 per acre and ensured payment within 30 days. "In Punjab, work was done; in Haryana, only talk," Dhanda remarked.

Dhanda also mentioned that Punjab announced a special survey on September 11. The target was to complete it in 45 days, but compensation reached farmers' accounts by the 30th day. The survey covered 2,508 villages and provided compensation for 3.5 lakh acres at ₹20,000 per acre. Losses to homes and livestock were also compensated transparently.

Taking a jab at Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Dhanda said he seems oblivious to farmers' suffering. Crops aren't selling at MSP rates and fields are submerged in water while the Chief Minister is busy securing his position in Delhi. Dhanda accused the government of ignoring farmers' problems.

Anurag Dhanda stated that the difference lies in intent. Farmers in Punjab received their dues on time while those in Haryana are still waiting. He urged the BJP government to apologise if they feel ashamed and release compensation immediately as farmers need relief rather than rhetoric.

Dhanda concluded by saying that Punjab's model proves timely relief is possible with clear intent. It's time for Haryana's farmers to demand answers from their government regarding their rights.