- Congress members Jignesh Mevani and Jagdish Thakor will personally meet the affected individuals in Patan and Banaskantha
- The farmers have suffered significant losses, particularly in terms of tree uprooting, but they have not received adequate compensation: Shaktisinh Gohil
- The damage caused by the cyclone has resulted in an estimated loss of over Rs 1,013 crore for power companies
NE NEWS SERVICE
AHMEDABAD, JUNE 22
In an effort to lend a helping hand to the cyclone-hit people in the state, the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) on Thursday set up various teams. The teams will evaluate the situation and address the concerns of the affected residents in the aftermath of Cyclone Biparjoy and heavy rainfall causing extensive damage.
Emphasising the need for immediate action, Gujarat Congress chief Shaktisinh Gohil said: “There are several complaints by people affected due to the cyclone, especially in Patan and Banaskantha. Congress members Jignesh Mevani and Jagdish Thakor will personally meet the affected individuals. In areas like Kutch, Naushad Solanki and other members of the party will be conducting visits. Similarly, our members will also visit Jamnagar, Dwarka and Porbandar.”
વાવાઝોડાની અને તેની અસરનાં કારણે અતિવૃષ્ટિ જ્યાં થઈ હતી તેવા પ્રભાવિત જીલ્લાઓના અસરગ્રસ્ત વિસ્તારોની મુલાકાતે કોંગ્રેસ પક્ષના સીનીયર આગેવાનોની ટીમો જશે અને લોક પશ્નો સાંભળશે. pic.twitter.com/da9ht25ZzU
— Shaktisinh Gohil MP (@shaktisinhgohil) June 22, 2023
Gohil said the farmers have suffered significant losses, particularly in terms of tree uprooting, but they have not received adequate compensation.
“Their crops have been damaged, and there has been a lack of action in addressing these issues. Livestock should also be provided with necessary support such as grass. Additionally, electricity is still not restored in several areas. Our members will assist anyone who requires help in filling forms or seeking government aid,” he said.
આમ આદમી પાર્ટીના પ્રદેશ ઉપાધ્યક્ષ, પ્રદેશ મહિલા ઉપાધ્યક્ષ, વિધાનસભાના ઉમેદવારો, કોર્પોરેટરો, રાજ્ય અને શહેરના પદાધિકારીઓ અને કાર્યકરો મોટી સંખ્યામાં કોંગ્રેસ પક્ષમાં જોડાયા હતા. કોંગ્રેસ પરિવારમાં તમામ મિત્રોનું હાર્દિક સ્વાગત છે. pic.twitter.com/JiJfibsLvC
— Shaktisinh Gohil MP (@shaktisinhgohil) June 22, 2023
Gohil also appealed to the Gujarat government to provide a relief package for the affected individuals.
“The damage amounts to crores of rupees. We will also appeal to the collectors in the designated areas to extend their assistance,” he said.
As per the Gujarat government’s official data, power restoration is expected to be completed by June 30.
The damage caused by the cyclone has resulted in an estimated loss of over Rs 1,013 crore for power companies, according to government records.
