Assam Extends Rs 5 Crore Aid to Flood-Hit Tripura

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a Rs 5 crore financial aid package for flood-hit Tripura. The cheque, handed over by Assam minister Jayanta Mallabaruah to Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, symbolizes Assam's solidarity with Tripura. The gesture aims to aid recovery efforts after the devastating floods claimed 32 lives.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a financial aid package of Rs 5 crore for the flood-hit state of Tripura.

The cheque was delivered to Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha by Assam minister Jayanta Mallabaruah in Agartala.

“The people of Assam stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Tripura in this hour of crisis. This token of assistance of Rs 5cr comes with the prayers of 3.5 crore people of Assam for quick return of normalcy in Tripura,” Sarma wrote on social media platform X, tagging a post by Saha.

Saha expressed his gratitude, stating, “A cheque of Rs 5 Cr was handed over by Hon'ble Minister @jayanta_malla Ji today, symbolising the solidarity and support from the people of Assam.”

He added, “Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and compassion! Your contribution will go a long way in helping us to overcome the challenges posed by the floods.”

The deluge, occurring between August 19-24, resulted in the loss of at least 32 lives, with two others injured and one person missing in Tripura.

(With inputs from agencies.)