Vadodara BJP Corporator Faces Public Wrath Over Floods: Residents Go Hungry and Thirsty for 3 Days, Shouted ‘Get Him Out,’ Forced to Flee
When Corporator Bandish Shah visited a flood-affected area in Vadodara, residents surrounded him, expressing their frustration. They said, “We don’t want to vote for anyone. Leave this place. The water was so deep here that a person could drown. We haven’t even received drinking water. Show him that viral video with the crocodile.”
Bandish Shah Faces Public Anger
As the floodwaters recede in Vadodara, ministers, MLAs, the mayor, and corporators visiting the affected areas are facing public outrage.
Last night, Ward No. 7 Corporator Bandish Shah encountered the anger of the residents during his visit to the flood-affected Tulsi Bai’s Chawl in the Salatwada area of Vadodara.
Residents Thirst for Every Drop of Water Amid Government Neglect
Amid the severe floods in Vadodara, people who were left hungry and thirsty for three days are expressing intense anger towards the government and authorities. Trapped in their homes with no assistance from the government or administration, they endured these harsh conditions.
During this time, they were desperate for even a single drop of water. Now, as Vadodara’s MLAs, corporators, and the mayor visit the affected areas, they are facing the brunt of the residents’ fury.
Residents Chant ‘Get Out, Get Out’ as They Confront Corporator
During Ward No. 7 Corporator Bandish Shah’s visit to the flood-affected Tulsi Bai’s Chawl in Vadodara’s Salatwada area, residents erupted in anger, chanting “Get out, get out.” The furious crowd expressed their frustration, saying, “We don’t want to vote for anyone. Leave this place.
The water was so deep here that a person could drown. We haven’t even received drinking water. At least provide us with drinking water. Show him that video—the one with the crocodile.”
Bandish Shah Forced to Flee Amidst Rising Anger
Seeing the intense anger of the residents, Corporator Bandish Shah was forced to make a quick exit from Tulsi Bhai’s Wadi. Despite his attempt to leave, the residents continued to follow him, determined to express their grievances. During this time, the crowd also chanted slogans demanding that their needs be met.
Harsh Sanghavi and Other Leaders Face Public Backlash
Yesterday, Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi faced public opposition during his visit to Parshuram Bhatha. Similarly, when MLA Manishaben Vakil arrived at Harni Motnath Mahadev and Dhyan Residency, residents protested by chanting slogans against her.
Additionally, when Vadodara BJP President Dr. Vijay Shah and Assembly Whip Balkrishna Shukla visited Ajita Nagar on Sama Savli Road, residents questioned whether the government was prepared to compensate for the damages.
Corporator Bandish Shah was surrounded by women in Salatwada, while on Wednesday, Mayor Pinkyben Soni had to leave the area after being questioned by residents while distributing milk packets.
No Action on Vishwamitri River Flooding in 30 Years
In the 30 years of BJP rule, no substantial work has been done to address flooding in the Vishwamitri River. As the river’s water continues to inundate the city, corporators visiting their respective areas are facing public anger. Residents are now waiting for councilors to visit their neighborhoods, hoping for action and accountability.
