Shame on Modi Govt and BJP... You hid Poor people, Tortured Stray Dogs, But can't Hide Flooding
On social media, a video of flooding at the Bharat Mandapam's entrance at Pragati Maidan, the venue for the current G20 summit, went viral. Early morning thunderstorms and moderate rainfall in the capital city caused waterlogging. More rain was expected throughout the day, according to the indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
The government's "hollow development," according to the congress, has been made public. "India's hollow development exposed The Mandapam was ready for the G20. 2,700 crore rupees were invested. The congress party claimed in a post on X that the water disappeared after one downpour.
Saket Gokhale, a rajya sabha member, and TMC national spokesman, criticized the Centre for the development as well. According to this journalist's footage, today's rainfall caused flooding at the VENUE OF THE G20 SUMMIT. The situation of the infrastructure is THIS after investing 4,000 crores. He said on X, "How much of these 4000 crores of G20 cash was embezzled by Modi Govt.
Along with harsh criticism from the opposition, the Centre was questioned online by a large number of individuals about the causes of the floods. One X user made light of the situation by writing, "Today is water sports day for all G20 guests." Another observed, "One Nation, One Water Park!"
Responding to criticism, the press Information Bureau’s Fact Check account on X called the TMC spokesperson’s remarks as ‘misleading’.
“A video claims that there is waterlogging at the venue of #G20Summit
“A video claims that there is waterlogging at the venue of #G20Summit
#PIB FactCheck:
✔️This claim is exaggerated and misleading
✔️Minor water logging in open area was swiftly cleared as pumps were pressed into action after overnight rains
✔️No water logging at venue presently,” the PIB Fact Check said in a post on X.
The press Information Bureau is a nodal agency of the government of india under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.