GMC Contractors Blame Public for Guwahati Flooding, Propose Rs 5,000 Fine for Dumping Waste

Amid rising concerns over waterlogging in Guwahati, the GMC Contractors’ Association has shifted the blame onto citizens, citing indiscriminate dumping of garbage into drains as a key cause of “artificial floods.” Defending the government’s efforts, the body announced a proposed hike in fines from Rs2,000 to Rs5,000 for offenders, even suggesting public shaming on social media. The remarks sparked tension as journalists questioned accountability and gaps in flood management.