Bihar Floods: Victims Raise Slogans Against MP, MLAs During Samrat Choudhary’s West Champaran Visit

September 30, 2026

Patna: Tension prevailed during Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary’s visit to flood-hit West Champaran on Tuesday when affected residents raised slogans against local MPs and MLAs at a relief camp in Bathna under Bairia block.

Choudhary visited the flood-affected area to assess the situation and review ongoing relief and rescue arrangements. He first conducted an aerial survey of the affected regions before reaching the relief camp set up at PM SHRI Government Plus-2 High School in Bathna.

During his interaction with flood victims at the camp, several residents began raising slogans against local leaders, including the area’s MP and MLA. The protesters also expressed dissatisfaction with the relief arrangements and raised allegations about the role of their elected representatives in addressing the crisis.

As the situation became increasingly tense, security personnel strengthened arrangements around Choudhary. Amid the unrest, he left the relief camp.

MP Sanjay Jaiswal’s Vehicle Surrounded During Protest

The protests continued after Choudhary left the school premises. BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal and the local Narkatiaganj MLA remained inside the school campus for some time amid security concerns.

Police later attempted to escort Jaiswal to his vehicle. During the process, a group of agitated residents reportedly surrounded the vehicle and staged protests.

Some individuals allegedly threw cow dung at the vehicle and struck it with their hands, creating a tense situation. Police eventually escorted the MP away from the area under tight security.

Gandak River Rises to Record Level

The incident came as relief and rescue operations continued across flood-affected areas of West Champaran.

The flood situation has intensified following a sharp rise in the Gandak River. The river reached an all-time high of 91.25 metres at the Bagaha gauge, surpassing the previous peak of 90.90 metres recorded in 2024 by 0.35 metres.

The rising water level has increased pressure on embankments and inundated several low-lying areas, creating fresh challenges for agencies involved in rescue, relief and rehabilitation operations.

Authorities said they were monitoring the situation and working to ensure the safety of residents in the affected areas.