24/08/2025
Advocate Ibrar Chowdhary, Senior AAP Leader Rajouri, Visits Flood-Hit Areas — Stands with Victims, Demands Urgent Relief and Fair Compensation
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Rajouri, August 24 : unprecedented rains across the Pir Panjal region have triggered massive floods and landslides, wreaking havoc in Rajouri and Poonch districts. The continuous downpour has claimed lives, destroyed agricultural fields, washed away livestock, and left large sections of public infrastructure in ruins.
The Rajouri Assembly Constituency — spanning Dhangri, Thanamandi, Khawas, Kotranka, Doongi, Panchgani, Mankote, Rajouri town, and adjoining villages — remains among the worst affected. Floodwaters have submerged crops and homes, while collapsed roads and bridges have cut off entire communities. Thousands are left without food, shelter, and medical assistance.
Amid this crisis, Advocate Ibrar Chowdhary, Senior Leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajouri, toured flood-hit areas of Thanamandi Constituency to assess the devastation firsthand. He was joined by party volunteers and local leaders, including Subrat Sharma (Block Doongi General Secretary), Shaid Raza (Vice President), and Kabir Hussain. Together, they met displaced families, offered support, and pledged to amplify their concerns.
Speaking to the media, Advocate Chowdhary expressed solidarity with the victims and delivered a scathing critique of the administration’s delayed response:
“The poor, farmers, and marginalized communities are the worst sufferers. They have lost their homes, crops, and livelihoods, yet relief has not reached them. The government must immediately release financial aid, distribute free ration, establish medical camps, and set up safe shelters. Every hour of delay deepens the crisis,” he said.
Key Demands Raised by Advocate Ibrar Chowdhary:Fair Compensation for the loss of crops, livestock, homes, and property. Immediate Relief Operations with food supplies, medicines, clean water, and rehabilitation camps.Restoration of Connectivity by repairing damaged roads, bridges, and utilities.Special Relief Fund for Pir Panjal to rebuild schools, health centers, and public facilities.Long-Term Flood Control Measures, including embankments, drainage systems, and scientific landslide management.Chowdhary emphasized that temporary assurances are no solution to recurring disasters in Pir Panjal.
“The people of this region deserve transparent damage assessment, just compensation, and a permanent disaster management framework. Repeated neglect during natural calamities is unacceptable. As a representative of the people, I will continue to raise their voice until relief and rehabilitation are guaranteed,” he asserted.
Known for his dedication to social justice, Advocate Ibrar Chowdhary has long been a vocal advocate for the welfare of Pir Panjal’s marginalized and disaster-affected communities. His latest intervention underscores the urgent need for both immediate relief and sustainable solutions to protect lives and livelihoods in the region.
