Storm Ravages North Bengal: Chief Ministers and Union Home Minister Coordinate Relief Efforts

Numerous regions in North Bengal have been ravaged by a recent storm, resulting in significant loss of property and lives. Following this natural catastrophe, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee promptly arrived in Jalpaiguri late Sunday night. Upon arrival, she personally met with the bereaved families and visited the injured in local hospitals.
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Numerous regions in North Bengal have been ravaged by a recent storm, resulting in significant loss of property and lives. Following this natural catastrophe, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee promptly arrived in Jalpaiguri late Sunday night. Upon arrival, she personally met with the bereaved families and visited the injured in local hospitals. Since the break of dawn on Monday, she has been actively coordinating relief efforts with the district https://dailyingest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Vicky-Kaushal.jpgistration to address the aftermath of the disaster.

In response to the crisis, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached out to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, expressing his concerns and offering all possible assistance to aid the affected areas. Additionally, he conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and wished for the swift recovery of the injured. The devastation was not limited to Bengal alone, as many parts of Assam also bore the brunt of the storm on Sunday.

In a show of solidarity, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma received a call from Home Minister Amit Shah, who reiterated his commitment to extending support to the affected regions. This conversation was later affirmed by a social media post from Amit Shah. Moreover, he urged BJP officials to actively engage in relief efforts in both Bengal and Assam.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern upon learning of the disaster, particularly mourning the loss of seven lives in Jalpaiguri and Assam. He called upon BJP leaders and workers to stand in solidarity with the affected communities, emphasizing the need for swift and effective assistance. In a statement, he addressed the devastation in the Maynaguri area of Jalpaiguri, offering condolences and urging state officials to ensure the provision of adequate aid to the victims.

On Monday, Home Minister Amit Shah continued to extend support by liaising with the Chief Ministers of both states, reaffirming the government’s commitment to alleviating the suffering caused by the calamity.

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