Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 1: National Conference additional general secretary and former Minister, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, today said the visit of Union Home Minister (HM) Amit Shah has generated hope in Jammu about the release of a tangible relief package for the people reeling under colossal damages caused by the recent natural calamities.
Interacting with people during his visit to the recent flash floods affected areas at Sunjwan Government Higher Secondary School where camp have been organized for the victims by the Government. He also visited lower Bernini.
Sadhotra expressed confidence that the Home Minister would undertake tours of the worst-hit localities, meet the sufferers directly, and take firsthand stock of the tragedy that has unfolded in the wake of flash floods, landslides and cloudbursts across the Jammu region.
“This is not the time for optics or symbolism. The people of Jammu are looking towards the highest echelons of power in the country for empathy, reassurance, and immediate action. They deserve not just words but a concrete, liberal relief and rehabilitation package,” Sadhotra said.
Highlighting the widespread devastation, Sadhotra said that nature’s fury over the past few weeks has left behind a trail of destruction that is both heartbreaking and alarming.
Sadhotra maintained that in such extraordinary circumstances, extraordinary measures are required. He expressed hope that the Union Government would announce a liberal and comprehensive package to compensate the sufferers, rebuild shattered infrastructure, and ensure long-term measures for flood control and disaster preparedness.
He reiterated that the National Conference has always stood for the welfare of the people and will continue to raise the voice of those who are in pain and distress.
Others who accompanied are Raghbir Singh Manhas (district president Jammu Rural A), Mohd Aslam Choudhary, Randhir Singh (district secretary Jammu Rural A), Rakesh Sharma (district president Jammu Rural A YNC), Subash Choudhary, Ghulam Rasool, Nadeem Choudhary, Rafiq Choudhary, Sudam Hussain, Maqbul Ahmad, Ajmal Malik and Kaku Malik.
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