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The recent floods in Surat, which saw lakhs of people marooned for over two days, led to unprecedented public ire against local politicians, particularly those of the BJP.

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MP Kashiram Rana braves ire of Gujarat flood-affected victims wearing khaki shorts

The recent floods in Surat, which saw lakhs of people marooned for over two days, led to unprecedented public ire against local politicians, particularly those of the BJP.

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