Saturday, March 01, 2025 | 01:39 PM ISTहिंदी में पढें
Business Standard
Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch

Rahul surveys flood affected areas of Raj; says no proper

Image

Press Trust of India Jaipur
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi today met people in the flood-hit areas in Rajasthan and said the relief efforts of the state government had not reached all the affected places.

Gandhi conducted an aerial survey of the affected areas like Barmer, Jalore, Sirohi and Pali and met people in Dedwa, Dawal, Amli, Hadecha and Kachel villages, whom he assured all help.

The government's responsibility was to provide relief to the people but there were no proper relief at some places, the Congress vice president said, an apparent attack on the BJP led state government.

He assured that the Congress party will help them as much as possible. Jalore is one of the worst affected areas due to heavy rains.
 

Rainwater has accumulated at many places and there is lack of effort to normalise the situation, he said.

Gandhi was accompanied by state Congress chief Sachin Pilot, former chief minister Ashok Gehlot and other leaders.

They also distributed relief items to the affected people.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Aug 04 2017 | 8:57 PM IST

Explore News