Guwahati, Aug. 17 -- The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has announced plans for a statewide awareness campaign against coal, stone and sand syndicates, holding them responsible for aggravating the impact of recent floods in the state.

The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by APCC president Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday, August 16. The meeting also reviewed the party's organisational preparedness for the upcoming Lok Sabha by-election, autonomous council polls, and municipal elections.

According to the APCC, unregulated syndicate activities involving coal, stone and sand were among the major factors behind the recent flood situation in Upper Assam. The party said it would mobilise public support against such activities and push f...