Congress MP Manish Tewari also called for substantial financial support from the central government to help Punjab and Himachal Pradesh recover from the devastating floods.
J-K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Union Home Minister Amit Shah had already visited Jammu and Kashmir to assess flood damage and chaired a review meeting. He added it would be "very good" if Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a financial assistance of Rs 1,500 crore for Himachal Pradesh after conducting an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas of the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday undertook an aerial survey of flood-hit areas in Himachal Pradesh, assessing the damage caused by recent floods and landslides.
The Public Works Department (PWD) Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh, on Tuesday flagged off 35 vehicles for use in disaster-affected areas of the state, expressing hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state today would extend full support to relief and restora
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Gaggal Airport in Kangra district on September 9, where he was welcomed by Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
"We have demanded from him that if he is going there, it should not be just for a photo-op. He should announce a flood package of Rs 20,000 crores. Roads, houses and shops have suffered damage, there has been a loss of livestock and crops. So, he should announce a relief package," Singh t
Aam Admi Party Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak has welcomed the Prime Minister Modi's visit to flood-affected Punjab and has demanded a minimum relief package of Rs. 20,000 crores from the centre.
"Numbers are fine but this voting is done on the basis of one's conscience. The entire country knows that the BJP is a use-and-throw party. The same thing happened with the Vice President, who is missing...The numbers will be in our favour," the SP chief told ANI.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Leaving for Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to review the situation in the wake of floods and landslides. The Government of India stands shoulder to shoulder with those affected in this tragic hour."