In recent times, it has become common to see political leaders rush to disaster-hit areas — not to offer real help, but to click photos, shoot reels, and show their presence on social media. The Tawi river flood is a recent example of this pattern, especially in Gorkha Nagar, where the damage caused by water and mud was devastating.
“If leaders only come for photos, we will stay for the people.”
“We are not here to make noise — we are here to make a difference.”
The floodwaters left the entire locality covered in thick layers of mud, debris, and filth. Homes were submerged, roads became impassable, and daily life came to a standstill. While the government has begun cleanup efforts, their pace has been slow and inconsistent.
In many parts of Gorkha Nagar, no help arrived for days. Families were stuck in knee-deep mud, without clean water, electricity, or any basic relief. Political leaders from various parties did visit the area, but their visits seemed more symbolic than helpful. They arrived with media teams, took photos, made a few statements, and left. There was no follow-up, no visible improvement, and no practical support on the ground.
One of the most heartbreaking realities was the condition of the cremation ground (shamshan ghat) road in Gorkha Nagar. Even it was buried under mud due to the flood. Multiple political leaders visited, took photos near the affected site, and left — leaving the same broken path behind.
But amid this silence and negligence, rose the spirit of the Gorkha Nagar Jagran Youth Committee.
When the committee members saw that no real help was coming, they decided to act. With no official support, they pooled resources and arranged for a JCB (earth-moving machine) from their own efforts. These young volunteers personally led the work to clean the road leading to the cremation ground and entered flood-hit homes to remove mud and stagnant water.
Their message was clear and strong:
“If leaders only come for photos, we will stay for the people.”
“We are not here to make noise — we are here to make a difference.”
These youth showed what real leadership looks like — stepping up in a time of need without expecting credit, praise, or political gain. They worked not for headlines, but for humanity.
While political parties remained busy with optics, the youth of Gorkha Nagar became a living example of community power, responsibility, and courage.
