Mamata Banerjee expresses solidarity with people of flood-hit Kerala
Kolkata, Aug 18 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday expressed her solidarity with the people of flood-hit Kerala.
She also condoled the loss of lives in the flood and rain related incidents in the southern state.
"Words alone are not enough. Yet I must tell all my brothers and sisters of Kerala that our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. Condolences to those families who have lost their loved ones. Strength to those who are fighting the #KeralaFloods," Banerjee tweeted.
Words alone are not enough. Yet I must tell all my brothers and sisters of Kerala that our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. Condolences to those families who have lost their loved ones. Strength to those who are fighting the #KeralaFloods
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 18, 2018
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday promised all possible help and opened up central funds for Kerala flood victims while a massive rescue and relief operation was going on war footing involving the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and NDRF as the state kept struggling with the century's worst calamity.
The PM, who conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected of Kerala, said the Centre is providing all possible help, including financial assistance and social security schemes for the people of flood-ravaged Kerala.
Expressing grief and sorrow over the deaths and damage caused to property due to floods in Kerala, the PM announced ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh per person to the next kin of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 to those seriously injured from PMNRF.
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