Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma, along with MLA Jammu East Yudhvir Sethi, conducted an extensive tour of Jammu City today to assess the ground situation and understand the plight of the residents affected by heavy rains and flooding of River Tawi.
The Legislators visited Rajiv Colony, Rajinder Nagar, Vikram Chowk, Goyal Lane, Old University Lane, Fisheries Mohalla, Rajiv Nagar Canal Road, Qasim Nagar, Goswami Mohalla, Jogi Gate, Peerkho and Roop Nagar areas- the hardest hit by the incessant rainfall and subsequent flooding.
They expressed deep anguish over damaged homes, collapsed infrastructure, washed-away roads, and families grappling with the tragic aftermath of nature’s fury. “The scenes of devastation are heart-wrenching.
The incessant rains have played havoc with the lives of our people. Many families have lost everything overnight,” Sunil Sharma remarked. Sunil Sharma interacted with dozens of affected families and listened to their concerns, needs and fears.
He assured the people of immediate and comprehensive relief efforts, promising that no affected citizen would be left out in this hour of crisis. He assured to restore the basic amenities, adding that the efforts are on to resume water supply, electricity etc.
He also lauded the humane approach of the Governments of Haryana and Madhya Pradesh for donating financial aid for the flood affected people and shared that other states are also being approached for help.
Sunil Sharma said "Your courage in the face of such adversity is commendable and we are with you not just in words but in action". He assured that every possible measure will be taken to restore normalcy and provide the necessary aid swiftly.
The Legislators called for urgent coordination between disaster management agencies, municipal bodies and local administration to expedite relief distribution and rehabilitation work. Yudhvir Sethi said that as elected representative of the constituency, he is committed to ensuring that the people affected are heard and provided every kind of help.