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- In the end, the rising waters have revealed not just the vulnerability of a state but also the strength of its people — and the enduring truth that humanity, when tested, can wash away the deepest of divides.
- Yet, amid the devastation, the indomitable spirit of its people is shining through — a testament to the Punjabi ethos of “Bhaana Manana” (accepting God’s will) and “Chardi Kala” (remaining optimistic in adversity).
- Similarly, farmers from Haryana, working in coordination with the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, have pledged not just to remain until the waters recede but to return to help Punjab’s farmers prepare for the next wheat season — providing seeds, fertilisers, and even labour.
Punjab is reeling under its worst floods in recent memory, with nearly four lakh people affected across the state. Yet, amid the devastation, the indomitable spirit of its people is shining through — a testament to the Punjabi ethos of “Bhaana Manana” (accepting God’s will) and “Chardi Kala” (remaining optimistic in adversity).
From submerged villages to overflowing relief camps, stories of resilience and selflessness abound. Even as floodwaters swallow homes and farmlands, residents are not only helping their neighbours but extending “sewa” (selfless service) to the very rescue teams working to save them. It’s a portrait of a community determined to rise from the ashes.
However, the disaster has also brought opportunists to the fore. Certain groups, long advocating the idea of Punjab’s “abandonment,” have been circulating misleading videos and messages, claiming that the rest of India has turned its back on the state. These claims stand in sharp contrast to the reality on the ground.
Solidarity Across State Borders
In truth, help has poured in from unexpected quarters. Volunteers from Rajasthan and Haryana — states often at political odds with Punjab over water-sharing disputes — have crossed borders to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with flood victims.
From Anupgarh in Rajasthan’s Sriganganagar district, convoys of young farmers have rolled into Ajnala with trucks laden with relief supplies. In a symbolic gesture that challenges divisive narratives, these volunteers fly both the saffron flag of Lord Hanuman and the yellow Sikh Nishan Sahib side by side.
Similarly, farmers from Haryana, working in coordination with the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, have pledged not just to remain until the waters recede but to return to help Punjab’s farmers prepare for the next wheat season — providing seeds, fertilisers, and even labour.
Humanity Over Politics
As over 1,400 villages battle inundation, these acts of cross-border solidarity are reshaping the story of Punjab’s flood crisis. What could have been a chapter in political rivalry is fast becoming an example of unity in hardship.
In the end, the rising waters have revealed not just the vulnerability of a state but also the strength of its people — and the enduring truth that humanity, when tested, can wash away the deepest of divides.
