PM Modi and Amit Shah Assure Help to Telangana Amid Floods
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy Speaks on Relief Efforts
Amid the ongoing flood situation in Telangana, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have spoken to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and assured him of providing the required assistance. Reddy mentioned that there has been significant loss, especially in Khammam and Mahabubabad areas, with water entering people’s homes.
He added, “PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the Telangana CM and assured them of providing the required assistance. They have sent NDRF teams for relief work.” BJP workers are also providing relief materials to the flood-affected people. The central government will send officials to assess the situation after receiving a report from the state government.
Rahul Gandhi Urges Congress Leaders to Mobilize Aid
Earlier, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi expressed grief over the flood situation in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He urged Congress leaders to mobilize aid to support the ongoing relief and rescue efforts. Gandhi emphasized that the Telangana government is working tirelessly to manage the crisis and initiate the rebuilding process. He also urged both the Central Government and the Andhra Pradesh Government to provide comprehensive rehabilitation packages for those affected.
CM Revanth Reddy Announces Immediate Assistance
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy declared immediate assistance of Rs 5 crore to the flood-hit districts of Khammam, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Mahbubabad, and Suryapet. He also announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia to the families of those who died in the floods. The Chief Minister instructed authorities to respond quickly to the damage caused and assured that compensation would be increased for the loss of cattle, goats, and sheep. The state government will submit a comprehensive report on flood damages to the central government and seek immediate assistance, urging the Centre to declare the floods as a national calamity.
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PM Modi -: PM Modi is the Prime Minister of India. His full name is Narendra Modi.
Amit Shah -: Amit Shah is the Home Minister of India. He is responsible for internal security and law and order in the country.
Telangana -: Telangana is a state in southern India. Its capital city is Hyderabad.
CM Revanth Reddy -: CM Revanth Reddy is the Chief Minister of Telangana. He is the head of the state government.
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy -: G Kishan Reddy is a Union Minister in the Indian government. He represents the central government in various matters.
NDRF -: NDRF stands for National Disaster Response Force. It is a special team that helps during natural disasters like floods and earthquakes.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party. It is one of the major political parties in India.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi -: Rahul Gandhi is a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Congress party. He is a well-known political leader in India.
Ex-gratia -: Ex-gratia is a payment made as a gesture of goodwill. It is not legally required but given to help people in need.