Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 25: National Conference additional general secretary and former Minister, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today undertook an extensive tour of flood-inundated areas of Jammu North Assembly Constituency and its periphery, to take stock of the situation arising out of heavy rains and subsequent water logging.
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The areas Sadhotra visited included Nai Basti, Lale-da-Bagh, Kalika Colony, Lower Muthi and Lower Roop Nagar, Municipal Wards 66 & 67. He interacted with the affected families and expressed deep solidarity with those whose belongings have been severely disrupted.
Sadhotra said the loss suffered by the people is deeply painful and calls for urgent attention of the administration. He emphasized that the sufferers must not feel abandoned at this difficult hour, assuring them that the NC Government headed by Omar Abdullah and our cadre stands shoulder to shoulder with them.
During his interaction, Sadhotra underlined the need for immediate restoration works on a war footing. He stressed that water must be pumped out from inundated residential colonies and low-lying areas without delay to prevent further damage to houses and to ensure normalcy at the earliest. He called for mobilization of men and machinery so that life can return to normal quickly.
Sadhotra pointed out that the sufferers need immediate relief and assistance, as many of their belongings have been destroyed or rendered unusable. He called for providing interim financial aid and supply of essential commodities to mitigate their hardships.
Later, Sadhotra spoke to the Deputy Commissioner Jammu and apprised him of the problems being faced by the people in various affected localities. He urged the district administration to act swiftly in providing succor and demanded three months free ration to each affected family and ensured timely restoration of power supply.
Others who accompanied with Sadhotra were Raghbir Singh Manhas (district president, Jammu Rural A), Raj Roop Singh, Randhir Singh, Tilak Raj Bhagat, Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Sandeep Singh Manhas, Capt Tarsem Singh, Veer Ji Salathia and Vijay Kumar.
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