Guwahati: The President of the Indian National Congress Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday expressed his concern regarding the flood scenario in the whole of the northeast and offered his condolences for those who have lost their loved ones.
Taking to X, Kharge wrote, “Extremely concerned about the grim flood situation in Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram and Sikkim. We do not expect PM Modi to visit Manipur, but the least he could do is extend help to the distressed people of Manipur and other NE states.”
He further added, “Our deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. We expect the Union and the State Governments to provide immediate relief and expedite the rescue efforts. While in Manipur, thousands are displaced as about 25,000 houses have been damaged. Over 2 lakh people have been affected in Assam. The situation is grim in the Barak Valley.
The Congress President also said, “Multiple landslides in Mizoram’s Aizawl district have claimed several lives. Tripura and Sikkim are also seeing flood-like situations with rising waters in the low-lying areas. I urge Congress workers to provide all possible assistance in the rescue and rehabilitation work and support those in distress.”