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Jagan Demands ₹1 Lakh Relief for Kakinada Fire Victims, Naidu Announces Aid

A devastating fire in Sarlankapalle village, Kakinada district, has completely destroyed 38 thatched houses, leaving approximately 120 villagers homeless. YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed deep shock and demanded immediate relief of ₹1 lakh for each affected family, along with the sanctioning of new houses. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the situation, expressing sorrow and announcing an immediate relief of ₹25,000 per family. The CM has directed officials to provide all necessary assistance, including shelter, food, and the reissuance of documents destroyed in the blaze.

Key Points: Kakinada Fire: Jagan, Naidu Announce Relief for 120 Homeless

  • 38 thatched houses gutted in Kakinada
  • Around 120 villagers left homeless
  • Jagan demands ₹1 lakh relief per family
  • Naidu announces ₹25,000 immediate aid
  • Government to sanction new houses for victims
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YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expresses grief over fire accident in Kakinada, demands immediate relief of one lakh to each affected family

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy demands ₹1 lakh per family after Kakinada fire guts 38 homes. CM Chandrababu Naidu orders immediate relief and new houses.

"immediate relief of ₹1 lakh be extended to each affected family - YS Jagan Mohan Reddy"

Amaravathi, January 13

Former Andhra Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday expressed deep shock and grief over the devastating fire that razed 38 thatched houses in Sarlankapalle village of Kakinada district, leaving around 120 villagers homeless.

According to an official press release from YSRCP, former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the devastating fire accident in Sarlankapalle village of Routulapudi mandal, Kakinada district.

"In this remote hamlet, as many as 38 thatched houses were completely gutted in the blaze, leaving around 120 villagers homeless, with nothing but the clothes they were wearing," a release added.

Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said it was extremely tragic that the fire spread like a wildfire and reduced the entire village to ashes within minutes.

He urged the government to ensure that the victims do not face any hardship and to immediately provide them with shelter and food. He demanded that immediate relief of ₹1 lakh be extended to each affected family.

He also called upon the government to sanction new houses for every family that lost their homes and to provide temporary accommodation and all necessary assistance until permanent houses are constructed and handed over to them.

Earlier today, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the fire accident that occurred at Sarlankapalle village in Kakinada district with ministers and senior officials, according to an official press release.

According to the Andhra government, the Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow, stating that the fire accident during the Sankranti festival had caused immense tragedy in Sarlankapalle. Officials said that an immediate relief of Rs 25,000 would be provided to each affected family on Tuesday.

A total of 38 thatched houses in the village were completely gutted in the incident, and the Chief Minister directed officials to extend all possible assistance to the affected families.

Home Minister Anitha and other officials briefed the Chief Minister on the relief measures currently being provided to the victims.

According to the release, the Chief Minister instructed that proper shelter and food be arranged immediately so that the affected families do not face any inconvenience, and emphasised that the government should stand firmly by them.

The Chief Minister ordered that a new house be sanctioned for every family that lost its home in the fire. He further directed that necessary accommodations and other support be provided to the victims until the new houses are completed.

The Chief Minister instructed officials to organise special camps to reissue documents destroyed in the fire, including Aadhaar cards, and to extend all required assistance to the victims. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also directed district senior officials and ministers to closely monitor and oversee relief and rehabilitation measures for affected families.

- ANI

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Priya S
Very sad news. 😔 These thatched houses in remote villages are so vulnerable. While it's good the CM has ordered new houses and document camps, the implementation is key. We've seen promises before. The administration must ensure help reaches them quickly without any red tape.
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David E
Respectfully, while the political demand for higher compensation highlights the need, the focus should be on coordinated relief. The state machinery is now activated. Let's hope the district officials on the ground can provide effective shelter, food, and the promised support without delay.
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Ananya R
Losing your home is one of the worst things that can happen. The order to reissue Aadhaar cards quickly is a very practical step. Without documents, accessing any other help becomes impossible. My prayers are with the families of Sarlankapalle.
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Rohit P
Why do we only react after such disasters? There should be a permanent scheme to convert thatched houses in fire-prone villages to safer, affordable materials. Prevention is better than cure. Hope the new houses sanctioned are pucca houses this time.
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Kavya N
Terrible news. The community must also come forward to help with clothes, utensils, and essentials. Government aid is crucial, but our collective support can make a big difference in their immediate recovery. 🙏

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