Chandigarh/ Sri Anandpur Sahib, September 01
To tackle the flood-like situation in his constituency, Cabinet Minister Harjot Bains has personally taken charge of the relief efforts. He is leading the work of repairing breaches and erosion along river and canal embankments with the support of the administration, AAP volunteers, local residents, and social service groups. Mr. Bains himself is on the ground, supervising and participating in the rescue and relief operations.
Early this morning, upon receiving information about a breach in the Nangal Hydel Channel canal near Jhinjri/Mehdwa, Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains immediately reached the site with his colleagues. Senior officials including Deputy Commissioner Mr. Varjeet Walia, SSP Gulneet Singh Khurana, Additional Deputy Commissioner Chandarjyoti Singh, SDM Jaspreet Singh, DSP Ajay Singh, and officers of various departments also rushed to the spot. As news spread quickly on social media, AAP volunteers, local residents, and Baba Satnam Singh of Kila Anandgarh Sahib along with his team of volunteers also reached the site with JCB machines, tractors, and trolleys. Work to plug the breach began immediately.
Harjot Singh Bains himself was seen actively filling sandbags with soil, tarpaulins, and other materials from tractors and trolleys to close the erosion site. His commitment and spirit of service inspired hundreds of people to join, bringing along the required supplies. Under his leadership, the repair work with sandbags and tarpaulins continued late into the night, with Mr. Bains staying at the site to ensure progress. He has also been closely monitoring the flood-affected areas in his constituency, as well as across Rupnagar district and other parts of Punjab hit by today’s heavy rainfall.
On the occasion, Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains said, “We have prayed to the Almighty to show mercy, as the next two days are predicted to bring extremely heavy rainfall. The water level in the Bhakra Dam is rising rapidly. With increasing inflows from the dam and hilly areas, our region faces a high-risk situation. Though there has been no loss of life, property, or livestock so far, if heavy rains continue or excess water is released from the dam in the coming days, damage may occur. Therefore, people must strictly follow the administration’s instructions.”
He further appealed to the public not to believe in rumors. For any requirement—be it food supplies, medical help, livestock fodder, or any personal need—the helpline number 87279-62441 has been activated. He assured, “I am personally present in the area, constantly monitoring every situation. The administration is fully alert. All officials and staff are on duty. Our party volunteers, leaders, social organizations, panchayats, local residents, and Baba Satnam Singh Ji’s sewa team are all working with full dedication. This is a natural calamity, and people must extend their cooperation.”
Meanwhile, S. Harjot Singh Bains also extended a helping hand in filling sandbags to reinforce the banks of the Bakhra Canal near Dadhi village, demonstrating his commitment to mitigating the impact of the floodlike situations.
