Leaders Urge Swift Actions Amid Gujarat Flood Crisis

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi expressed deep concern over the ongoing flood crisis in Gujarat. With a rising death toll and mass evacuations, they urged the government to take all necessary measures to mitigate the impact and expedite relief operations.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 28-08-2024 13:37 IST | Created: 28-08-2024 13:37 IST
Leaders Urge Swift Actions Amid Gujarat Flood Crisis
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi have raised alarms over the escalating flood crisis in Gujarat. They called upon the government to implement urgent measures to minimize the catastrophic impact of the natural disaster.

The flood, exacerbated by continuous rains, has claimed 16 lives in just two days while displacing over 15,000 residents. Authorities continue to conduct widespread rescue operations, involving NDRF, SDRF, and the Indian Armed Forces. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel of the Centre's full support in tackling the crisis.

In their public appeals, Kharge offered condolences to the bereaved and called for swift deployment of more NDRF and SDRF teams. He also lauded the efforts of the Indian Armed Forces. Gandhi emphasized the need for Congress workers to aid in relief efforts and expressed hopes for a quick recovery for the injured and affected.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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