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BJP Leaders Urge Expanded Relief for Ramban Cloudburst Victims

Delegation led by Sat Sharma calls for immediate financial aid, infrastructure repairs, and enhanced support ahead of Union Minister Jitendra Singh's planned visit.

Overview

  • A BJP delegation, led by Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Sat Sharma, visited Dharam Kund in Ramban district to assess the aftermath of the April 20 cloudburst and ongoing relief efforts.
  • The delegation expressed dissatisfaction with current relief measures and called for substantial financial assistance from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund and the State Disaster Response Fund.
  • Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma is heading a BJP committee overseeing relief operations, with local activists actively supporting affected families on the ground.
  • Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who represents the region in the Lok Sabha, is expected to visit the district this weekend to further coordinate relief efforts.
  • The BJP has appealed to business organizations and civil society to provide additional aid, emphasizing the urgent need for road and housing repairs in the severely affected area.