Pradesh Congress Chief writes to CS demands relief for flood and communal clash victims

Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Ashish Kumar Saha on Thursday urged Chief Secretary JK Sinha to intervene and provide relief to the victims of the unprecedented floods and recent riots in Tripura.

Pradesh Congress president Ashish Kumar Saha in a letter to the Chief Secretary highlighted the dire situation, stating that at least 30 people lost their lives and over one lakh were displaced due to the devastating floods that swept across the state in August last.

“But rehabilitation of flood affected people is not up to the mark,” said Saha and emphasized that despite the state government's acknowledgment of the damage, including the declaration of a Rs 564 crore package for rebuilding infrastructure, the government has been reluctant to declare the flood a national calamity, a demand previously raised by the TPCC.

He urged the Chief Secretary to remind Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha to fulfill his promises to the flood-affected people and meet the government's responsibilities toward the victims.

The Pradesh Congress president also pointed out the dire conditions in Gandacherra in Dhalai district, Kadamtala in the North District, and Kaitarabari in the West district, following recent clashes between two groups.

He said that affected people of these areas have been deprived of any relief or financial help from administration and the sufferings of the people know no bounds.

Saha demanded adequate compensation, including a government job for the widow of the man killed in alleged police firing in Kadamtala and adequate compensation to all affected people.