Sivasagar, Aug. 15 -- As the country celebrated its 80th Independence Day, Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi went on a hunger strike in flood-ravaged Sivasagar, demanding compensation of Rs 10 lakh for every family affected by the recent floods.

Sivasagar MLA Gogoi began the hunger strike at 8 am on Saturday.

He also demanded a probe into the cause behind the massive flood disaster and that those responsible be punished. Another key demand included immediate reconstruction of infrastructure in the three flood-affected districts.

Gogoi said the government must take urgent steps to provide adequate compensation and restore normal life in the flood-hit areas.

"There is a wave of celebration across India, but here in the three upper Assam dist...