Kamrup (Assam) [India], July 26 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday provided a grim update on the flood situation in the state, confirming that the death toll has risen to 66.
Speaking to the media, the Chief Minister also announced a massive relief drive spearheaded by the State BJP to provide essential clothing to those affected in the worst-hit districts.
Speaking on the casualties, CM Sarma stated, “So far, 66 persons, including one person in Guwahati Urban, have died in floods in the state.”
Detailing the relief operations, the Chief Minister appealed for a collective effort from party workers to assist those in distress.
“I appeal to all BJP workers of Assam to get involved in flood relief operations. From the Assam State BJP, we have decided to provide 2 lakh Mekhela-Chador to 2 lakh women and clothes to 2 lakh children who have been affected by the flood. We need Rs 12 crore for it,” he said.
To meet the financial target for this initiative, the CM outlined a structured donation process for party members.
“I appeal to the BJP Karyakartas, who want to donate below Rs 2000, to give the amount to their local MLAs, and those who want to donate above Rs 2000 can deposit their cheques to the party’s account number, and we will give the account number on social media,” Sarma added.
He expressed confidence that the funds would be raised quickly through the support of party members both within and outside the state. “We have targeted to collect Rs 12 crore for it. BJP Karyakartas will help to collect this amount.
BJP Karyakartas from various parts of Assam and outside Assam have assured us to help us. We are very much hopeful that within the next 4-5 days we will be able to collect this amount and to help the flood-affected people of Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat, and Jorhat districts,” he said.
Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister attended a screening of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ in the Azara Taluk area.
Noting the significance of the day, which coincides with Kargil Vijay Diwas, the CM paid a heartfelt tribute to the fallen soldiers.
“Today we listened to PM Mann Ki Baat at the Azara Taluk area along with local people. Today is Kargil Vijay Diwas, and I pay my tributes to the martyrs of the Kargil war. I also pay my tributes to Assam’s son Captain Jintu Gogoi, who was also martyred in the Kargil war,” the CM said. (ANI)
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