"In these testing times, every act of kindness matters. I appeal to all to come forward and generously contribute to stand beside those who have lost so much in this man-made tragedy," Banerjee said in a post on his WhatsApp channel.
In a message on her WhatsApp channel, Banerjee reassured the people of North Bengal that the state administration is working tirelessly to provide relief and support to those affected.
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 situation is dire, with two iron bridges collapsed, several roads damaged and flooded, and huge tracts of land inundated in the districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar.
Residents of Kharasrata village, Keshab Mandal and Rakesh Basak, said the Sui river has gobbled up around 100 houses in the village in the past two decades.
The state BJP on Wednesday blasted West Bengal government for what it said was “lack of seriousness” in combating the…
