'Modi ka tairta hua Gujarat model': Congress slams BJP as state deals with flooding crisis

Gujarat is struggling with heavy rains causing severe flooding, leading to criticisms from Congress about the 'Gujarat Model' touted by PM Modi and the BJP government. Congress shared a video on social media of a flooded city and a house-like structure being swept away by floodwaters, mocking the situation. Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have expressed concerns and called for urgent government action.

On social media platform X, Congress posted a video showing the extent of flooding in Gujarat with the message, "Modi ka tairta hua Gujarat model," and a caption saying, "Aa jaaye...Modi nu Gujarat model."



Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, voiced their worries about the floods in Gujarat. They both urged the government to take all essential measures to address the natural disaster's impact.

In a post on X, Kharge stressed the seriousness of the situation, offering condolences to affected families and underscoring the dire need for food and medical help.


Kharge’s post on X read, "We are deeply saddened by the situation in Gujarat. Our thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones. The situation demands urgent food and medical assistance for those affected."

The death toll in Gujarat from rain-related incidents has increased to 16 over the past two days. The government has relocated and rescued around 8,500 people from flood-affected areas.

The government is undertaking relief and rescue operations with help from the NDRF, SDRF, the Army, the Indian Air Force, and the Indian Coast Guard. Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to assess the situation and offer central support in managing the crisis.

Rahul Gandhi expressed his deepest condolences in a post on X. He urged Congress workers to assist affected people and the administration in relief and rescue operations.

"My deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones and whose property has been damaged. I call on all Congress workers to provide assistance to the affected people and the administration in relief and rescue efforts," Rahul Gandhi stated.


He also called for prompt government actions to minimize the disaster's impact and to expedite reconstruction and rehabilitation for those affected.

Many areas in Gujarat's Vadodara and other cities and villages in the state remain flooded for a second day after heavy rain. The army has been called in for relief and rescue work. Some areas were under 10 to 12 feet of water, said Health Minister and government spokesperson Rushikesh Patel.