BJP leader asked CM Mamta to declare 'North Bengal Crisis' a state disaster

Kolkata, 5 October (IANS) Raju Bista, a two -time BJP Lok Sabha member, a letter to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Sunday, a letter to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, which requests him to declare the ongoing crisis in the hills, Terai and Doers areas. ,

“My appeal comes in response to large -scale rainfall on the night of October 4 and 5 October, causing widespread losses and havoc in Darjeeling hills, Terai and Doers regions,” said Bista.

In his letter, the BJP MP claimed that he had highlighted the significant damage of life, damage to important infrastructure such as roads and bridges, and destruction of agricultural areas, homes and livelihoods.

He had urged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to inform the Central Government about the widespread losses faced by the North Bengal region to facilitate additional resources for the affected area.

Bista claimed, “I have also expressed my concern over the failure of the West Bengal government in declaring the 2023 Teesta flood as” disaster “, which left the victims without compensation and support.”

According to the BJP MP, in his letter to the Chief Minister, he also emphasized the need for financial compensation for all the victims and cooperated with the Central Government to provide further assistance.

“I hope the Chief Minister will take necessary action to cooperate with the Central Government to provide all relief, help the victims, and to ensure timely reconstruction of all the victims and ensure the rehabilitation of all the victims,” Bista said.

According to the latest information available, 20 people have been allegedly killed so far and many others have been injured in the hills after torrential rains and landslides.

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According to reports from NDRF and district administration, deaths occurred from many places – Sarsras, Jasbirgaon, Mirik Basti, Dhar Gon (Matchi), Nagkata and Mirik Lake Area.

Saying that the loss of life is unfortunate, North Bengal Development Minister Udayan Guha said to the media persons: “So far, the death is toll 20. It is likely to go up.”

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