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Lakshman Prasad Acharya’s visit to a flood-affected area in Sivasagar has sparked controversy

Assam is still battling one of its worst floods, with the death toll crossing 100 and nearly 1.4 lakh people affected. Amid the crisis, Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya’s July 30 visit to a flood-affected area in Sivasagar has sparked controversy after a red carpet was laid to welcome him. The visuals have drawn sharp reactions on social media, with many questioning the optics of such a welcome in a flood-hit region.