I stand with people of Assam, their soldier in Parliament, says Rahul

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that he stands with the people of Assam and is their 'soldier in Parliament'.

He urged the Centre to extend all possible help and support to the state immediately.

'I stand with the people of Assam, I am their soldier in Parliament, and I urge the central government to extend all possible help and support to the state expeditiously', Gandhi posted on 'X', after visiting a flood relief camp at Fulertal in Assam's Cachar district.

Assam needs a 'comprehensive and compassionate vision-relief, rehabilitation and compensation in the short term, and a pan-Northeast water management authority to do everything necessary to control floods in the long term', he said.

'The extreme devastation caused by flooding in Assam is heartbreaking-with innocent children like 8-year old Avinash being taken away from us. My heartfelt condolences to all the bereaved families across the state', he said.

Avinash and his father fell into an uncove