Overview

• Ranaut reaffirmed that as a first-term MP she holds no cabinet position or personal disaster relief funds and is focused on securing central assistance.
• Congress figures including Supriya Shrinate and Pratibha Singh labeled her comments insensitive and noted MPs have access to a ₹5 crore annual MPLAD fund for emergency relief.
• Villagers in Mandi confronted her over a delayed visit and accused her of treating the devastation as a photo opportunity.
• Under India’s federal framework, state agencies lead on-site relief while MPs are expected to channel central aid and oversee resource allocation.
• Ranaut plans to seek a special federal relief package to fund rebuilding efforts in the worst-hit areas.