Assam Congress writes to PM, seeks enhanced aid for victims of Kaziranga accident
In the letter, Debabrata Saikia expressed concern over the deplorable condition of the National Highway-715 stretch and alleged that the authorities' neglect of essential road safety measures was disturbing
Assam Congress leader Debabrata Saikia wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (November 15, 2026), demanding increased aid for the victims of the Kaziranga minibus-truck crash. The accident resulted in the tragic loss of 26 lives and 20 injuries. Saikia highlighted the need for improved compensation, free medical care for the injured, and financial support for the families of the deceased.
He pointed out that the current conditions of National Highway-715 may have contributed to the collision, and called for a thorough examination of the road's design, maintenance, traffic management, and safety measures. Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had visited the site the day after the accident, but Saikia felt his response did not adequately address the locals' concerns about the highway infrastructure.
Saikia also expressed disappointment in Sarma's announcement of ex gratia payments and promised investigations, which he felt did not sufficiently acknowledge potential shortcomings in the highway system.
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