Flood-hit woman criticises Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz for lack of relief

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has come under criticism from flood-affected citizens after a video of an elderly woman went viral on social media.

In the footage, the woman, visibly distressed by the devastation caused by floods, alleged that the Chief Minister spent only two minutes during her visit to the affected area.

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“She only hugged me and left. No relief goods were given to us except for nimco,” the woman claimed, adding that victims were expecting substantial support but received little assistance.

The remarks have sparked debate online, with many questioning the adequacy of the provincial government’s relief efforts.

The viral video has amplified demands for more concrete and immediate assistance for those displaced and affected by the ongoing floods in Punjab.