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MP announces Rs 5 crore assistance for flood-hit J&K

He also appealed to all the citizens of MP to contribute generously

Press Trust of India Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today announced an aid of Rs five crore to flood-ravaged Jammu and Kashmir.

"Our brothers and sisters of J&K are facing unprecedented hardships due to floods. MP pledges immediate assistance of Rs five crores for relief," the Chief Minister said in a tweet.

Chouhan also appealed to the people of Madhya Pradesh to contribute generously to help the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

"I appeal to all citizens of MP to come forward and contribute to the relief effort in J&K. As countrymen we shall stand firmly together," the Chief Minister said in another tweet.

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First Published: Sep 08 2014 | 1:10 PM IST

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