New Delhi, Sep 3
Amid devastating floods sweeping across northern India, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take immediate action and announce a Special Relief Package for the affected states, especially Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and J&K.
In a post on social media platform X, Gandhi called for urgent Central government intervention and relief for thousands of families battling the disaster.
“Modi Ji, the floods in Punjab have caused devastating destruction. The situation in Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal, and Uttarakhand is also extremely worrying," he posted on X.
"In such difficult times, your attention and the active help of the central government are extremely necessary. Thousands of families are struggling to save their homes, lives, and loved ones. I urge that an immediate announcement be made for a special relief package for these states, especially for the farmers – and that relief and rescue operations be expedited,” he added.