Jammu: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir President Sat Sharma, accompanied by senior party leader and MLA Jammu North Assembly Constituency Sham Lal Sharma, visited the flash flood-affected areas of Jammu North to take stock of the situation and meet the affected families.
The leaders toured Sarika Vihar, Shivalik Puram, Roop Nagar, and the camp sites established for the flash flood victims at Kailash Resort housing about 250 flood affected families from ward-67, Kullain New Basti and another camp inside Aap Shambhu Mandir at Upper Roop Nagar housing about 150 flood-affected families. They interacted with the displaced families, enquired about their well-being, and assured them of every possible support.
Pankaj Padha, Sahil Mahajan, Ravish Mengi, Suresh Khajuria, Rekha Manhas, Sunita Gupta, and several other BJP leaders were also present.
Expressing deep concern over the damage caused by the floods, Sat Sharma said that the calamity has brought immense suffering to several families who have lost their homes and belongings. He stated that the BJP stands firmly with the victims in this hour of distress and will leave no stone unturned in ensuring maximum relief through the government and administration.
He stressed upon the concerned departments to initiate relief and rehabilitation measures on a war footing, covering proper shelter, food, health facilities, and restoration of damaged infrastructure. He assured that the BJP will continuously monitor the situation and press upon the authorities to act swiftly, so that no affected family feels neglected.
Sat Sharma reassured the people that the BJP, under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is committed to their welfare and will make sure that relief and rehabilitation reach every affected person without delay. They further assured them that the party and the administration will stand by them until normalcy is fully restored.
Sham Lal Sharma emphasized the importance of preparedness in the wake of recurring natural calamities. He said that both the administration and the people must remain alert and ready to deal with any further natural fury.
Highlighting the urgent need for long-term planning, he called for improved drainage systems, disaster management mechanisms, and public awareness campaigns to minimize the impact of such disasters in the future. He assured that BJP legislators will act as a bridge between the people and the government to ensure grievances are addressed on priority.
