Flood Fiasco: Mamata Banerjee Slams DVC Amid Durga Puja
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Damodar Valley Corporation of recklessly releasing water, creating a flood-like situation during Durga Puja. She alleged that this was a deliberate act to inflict distress on Bengalis. The DVC has not responded immediately, defending releases as necessary for dam safety.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a scathing critique against the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for its unanticipated release of water, which she claims nearly led to a crisis in the state during the Durga Puja festivities.
Through social media, Banerjee lambasted the DVC's decision, highlighting the discharge of over 150,000 cusecs of water as a calculated move to exacerbate flood conditions in southern Bengal districts. She described the action as 'manufactured disaster' aimed at disrupting the region's sacred celebrations.
As officials monitor the situation closely, particularly amid ongoing rain warnings, Banerjee's accusations underscore a long-standing contention between state authorities and the central agency over water management practices. The DVC, traditionally citing technical necessities, faces increased scrutiny on this sensitive issue.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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