Assam Legislature Approves Mass Salary Donation for Flood Victim Relief
Assam's political landscape witnessed a broad consensus on July 28, 2026, as legislators pledged a full month's earnings to flood rehabilitation efforts. The Raijor Dal remained the sole party that did not join the collective financial commitment.
Legislative Solidarity and Voluntary Deductions
In a coordinated effort to address the humanitarian crisis caused by statewide flooding, the Assam Legislative Assembly members committed their monthly salaries toward relief and rehabilitation operations on July 28, 2026. Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass and Deputy Speaker Habbey Teron initiated the movement by pledging their full monthly paychecks. This financial mobilization extends beyond elected officials, as Dass confirmed that the entire assembly secretariat staff will contribute one day’s wages to the fund.
Broad Political Participation
The commitment received support from across the political spectrum. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika confirmed the total participation of BJP legislators. Other contributions include:
- Indian National Congress: Opposition Leader Wajed Ali Choudhury stated party members would donate their monthly salaries, noting following previous direct relief efforts.
- AIUDF: Mazibur Rahman pledged the group's salaries, highlighting that party president Badruddin Ajmal has already contributed significantly through independent channels.
- Minority and Regional Representation: Sherman Ali Ahmed, representing the Trinamool Congress, and representatives from the AGP (Prithiraj Rava) and BPF (Paniram Brahma) also confirmed full participation.
Silence from Raijor Dal
Despite the near-unanimous gesture from the House, the Raijor Dal did not formally announce an intent to participate in the salary donation scheme. While MLA Mehboob Muktar was present during the assembly session, he offered no statement regarding the contribution program. The Speaker concluded the proceedings by expressing gratitude to the members who volunteered their earnings for the disaster response.
Source: The Hindu — News
