New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, expressing grief over the loss of life and property due to floods in Gujarat, on Wednesday called upon party leaders and workers to extend all possible cooperation in relief and rescue operations.
Nine more people died in rain-related incidents in Gujarat, taking the death toll in such incidents to 16 in two days. “The flood situation in Gujarat is extremely worrying as many people have lost their lives and are missing. Our heartfelt condolences to the families of those who have lost their loved ones. Our thoughts are with the affected people who need immediate food and medical assistance,” Kharge posted on ‘X’.
He said, “We request the central government to send more NDRF and SDRF teams. We are proud of our armed forces and coast guard who are carrying out rescue operations. Congress leaders and workers should coordinate all possible relief efforts in this hour of tragedy.”
Rahul Gandhi posted on ‘X’, “The flood situation in Gujarat is getting more severe day by day. I express my deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and whose property has been damaged in this disaster. I hope the injured recover soon.”
He said, “All Congress workers are appealed to provide all possible help to the affected people and the administration in relief and rescue work.” The former Congress president said, “The government is expected to take all necessary steps to reduce the impact of this disaster, so that the affected people can move towards reconstruction and rehabilitation as soon as possible.”