Tripura: BJP MP Biplab Kumar Deb visits landslide-hit Ashwini Tripura, offers support to bereaved families
Aug 26, 2024
Agartala (Tripura) [India], August 27 : Lok Sabha MP from Tripura West, Biplab Kumar Deb, visited the bereaved families and offered his condolences and support after a devastating landslide caused by natural calamities in Ashwini Tripura Para, Shantirbazar subdivision, in which seven people lost their lives.
During his visit, Biplab Kumar Deb also met with other residents who were displaced by the ongoing flood situation, extending his solidarity and ensuring that the affected families receive the necessary assistance.
The visit underscores the former Chief Minister's commitment to standing by the people in their time of need and addressing the challenges posed by these natural disasters.
Earlier, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha donated his one month's salary to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF).
The donation was officially made on Monday, as Saha handed over a cheque to Additional Secretary Samit Roy Chowdhury. The Chief Minister's contribution is expected to significantly support the ongoing relief and rehabilitation activities in the flood-stricken areas.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Saha urged citizens and organizations to join him in supporting the relief efforts. He stated, "I hereby contribute my one month's salary to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for the purpose of providing relief to the people affected by the floods."
The Chief Minister's proactive involvement has been well-received, with many praising his leadership during this critical time. As Tripura continues to battle the aftermath of the floods, the government's focus remains on providing immediate relief and ensuring the long-term recovery of the affected communities.
Tripura government has also requested the central government send an advance Inter-Ministerial Central Team to Tripura for an on-site assessment of the damage caused by recent floods in the state, a press release said.
There was comparatively less rainfall in the last three days. In the last 24 hours, the State has received the highest rainfall of 38 mm at Panisagar. But the Water level of the Gomati River at Sonamura is still above the danger level, according to the press release.
Meanwhile, the number of deaths has increased to 26, along with one missing and two injured.
