Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event in Talwandi Sabo assembly constituency, Badal said his visit to flood affected areas of Punjab was aimed at getting first hand information of the losses incurred, hastening the pace of rescue operations wherever needed, ensuring that the people in the affected areas get adequate civil supplies and food.
He also said that damage to crops and land due to the recent spell of heavy rains will be assessed.
"But now with the NDA government at the helm of affairs, we expect a major hike in the quantum of existing compensation norms..," he said.
Asked to comment on reports that Jammu and Kashmir had recently turned down Punjab's plea to let it resume the construction at the Shahpur Kandi dam site, which was stopped some time back, Badal said that Punjab was open for settling the matter amicably.
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"J&K government is pre-occupied with relief work after the state witnessed the worst flood in decades. At this juncture, we do not want to disturb them. This contentious matter would be soon resolved harmoniously," he asserted.
Responding to a query on the opposition Congress' demand for white paper on the financial affairs of Punjab, Badal said Congress before raising any such demand should introspect to ascertain the reasons which forced its leaders to lick the dust even in their home constituencies in the 2014 polls.