West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose and CM Mamata Banerjee Discuss Floods in Bengal
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 21: After West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called floods in the state “man-made”, Governor CV Ananda Bose emphasized the need for long-term and short-term measures to manage floods instead of engaging in a “blame-game”.
CM Mamata Banerjee had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that the release of 5 lakh cusecs of water from Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)-controlled dams caused the floods, affecting over 5 million people. She warned that the state might sever ties with the corporation if negligence continued.
Governor Bose highlighted the importance of “floodplain management” and “watershed management” as long-term solutions. He stated, “Flood situation is something which is to be viewed seriously. There are certain steps to be taken before, during and after the floods. Accidents are not accidental, there is a human factor behind it. What is now required is immediate rehabilitation and rescue of those who are affected by floods.”
Governor Bose also sought an explanation from CM Banerjee regarding reports that the state government had sealed the interstate border with Jharkhand. The Governor directed the Chief Minister to clarify the reasons for this action under Article 167 of the Constitution.
CM Banerjee had ordered the closure of the Bengal-Jharkhand border for three days after water levels rose and entered National Highway 16 at Panshkura. This led to long queues of trucks carrying goods at the border.
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Governor -: A Governor is like the head of a state in India. They represent the President of India in that state.
CV Ananda Bose -: CV Ananda Bose is the current Governor of West Bengal, a state in India.
CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state.
Mamata Banerjee -: Mamata Banerjee is the current Chief Minister of West Bengal, a state in India.
Floods -: Floods happen when there is too much water in an area, usually because of heavy rain or water released from dams.
Damodar Valley Corporation -: Damodar Valley Corporation is an organization that manages dams and water resources in parts of India, including West Bengal.
Rehabilitation -: Rehabilitation means helping people get back to normal life after a disaster, like giving them food, shelter, and other help.
Sealing the border -: Sealing the border means closing the border between two places to stop people or things from moving between them.
Bengal-Jharkhand border -: This is the boundary line between the states of West Bengal and Jharkhand in India.