| "The floods have caused a lot of damage to life and property. The local industries have suffered huge losses. I urge the Centre to immediately announce a relief package for the region," Advani said after visiting flood-hit areas of the state. |
| Accompanied by Chief Minister Narendra Modi, Advani also visited a relief camp in Udhna and met flood victims. |
| Advani praised the people for braving weather and helping officials in rescue and relief work. |
| Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had been apprised of the situation by Modi, Advani said. |
| The state government would assess the damage caused to the small and medium industries in the region and announce a package in the next few days, Modi said. |
| Modi had yesterday sought a three-year moratorium on repayment of principal amount of current central loans and waiver of the interest of this amount for one year. |
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