Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday expressed deep concern over the devastating floods in West Bengal and Sikkim, particularly in the Darjeeling and North Bengal regions. He also urged the Union Government to provide relief assistance to the affected states, including additional teams of NDRF, and demanded prompt and adequate compensation for the victims.
“Deeply concerned about the devastating floods in West Bengal and Sikkim, especially in the Darjeeling and North Bengal regions, where several people have lost their lives, and a bridge has also tragically collapsed,” Kharge said in a post on X. “Expect the victims to be adequately and promptly compensated,” he added, extending his deepest condolences to the bereaved families.
The Congress leader called on party leaders and workers to reach out to the distressed people and ensure all possible help. “Congress leaders and workers should reach out to the distressed people and ensure all possible help,” he said.
The floods in West Bengal have caused widespread destruction, with several districts of North and South Bengal affected by heavy rainfall and landslides. The government has deployed rescue teams, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), to assist in relief operations.
Kharge’s appeal comes as the state government works to rescue those stranded and provide relief to the affected families. The Centre has assured that it is committed to providing all possible assistance to the affected states.