CM writes to PM against denial of flood relief

By Our Special Correspondent

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, OCT. 15. The Revenue Minister, Mr. K.M. Mani, told the Assembly today that the Chief Minister had once again written to the Prime Minister protesting against denial of flood relief assistance to the State.

Responding to a calling attention motion by Dr. A. Neelalohithadasan Nadar (JD), Mr. Mani said the State would not suffer neglect in such matters as flood relief. He also appealed to the House to stand together so that the rightful share of the State could be secured from the Centre.

Earlier, Dr. Nadar alleged that the Government had not even made an exact estimation of the losses sustained on account of the recent floods. He also wanted to know what happened to the Revenue Minister's proposal to rally the southern States that had been denied flood relief assistance.

The Minister said the State had indeed made a convincing case before the Centre and provided as much assistance as possible to the flood-hit people. He also disclosed that the rains on September 20 had resulted in losses worth Rs. 3.16 crores.

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