BJP to monitor relief, rehabilitation in cloudburst-hit areas: Sat Sharma

Jammu, Aug 19: Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Sat Sharma Tuesday, while reiterating support for families affected in Kishtwar, Kathua cloudbursts, asserted that the party would closely monitor relief and rehabilitation processes.

He also asked the administration to expedite compensation, provide all possible medical aid and ensure swift rehabilitation.

J&K BJP president stated this after he was briefed about the latest situation in the cloudburst-affected areas of Kishtwar and Kathua districts by the party leaders.

The update was provided by senior leaders who shared detailed reports on the search, rescue and rehabilitation operations being carried out by local administration, disaster response teams, and voluntary organizations in the aftermath of the devastating cloudbursts that struck parts of the two districts earlier this week, leaving dozens of casualties.

Expressing concern over the situation in two districts, Sat Sharma conveyed solidarity with the victims and lauded the efforts of administration and rescue teams. He directed party cadre to remain on ground, assist in relief operations and ensure no affected family was left unattended.