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Sunil Sharma, J-K's Leader of Opposition, announced BJP's assessment team is evaluating the Ramban landslide damage. The disaster claimed three lives, including two children, in Bagahana village. CM Omar Abdullah confirmed NDRF deployment and efforts to restore the National Highway. Both state and central governments are coordinating relief measures, including financial aid from PM Relief Funds.

Key Points: Sunil Sharma Assures Central Aid for Ramban Landslide Victims

  • BJP team assessing Ramban landslide damage
  • Three lives lost in Bagahana village
  • CM Omar Abdullah confirms NDRF deployment
  • PM Relief Funds to compensate affected families
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Centre will provide financial help to those affected by Ramban landslides: J-K LoP Sunil Sharma

J-K LoP Sunil Sharma confirms BJP assessment team in Ramban, pledges central financial aid for landslide-affected families.

"BJP is very serious about this disaster. We assure that the central government will provide financial help to the people affected by the landslides. - Sunil Sharma"

Ramban, April 21

The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Monday said a BJP team has visited Ramban to assess the situation following a devastating landslide and assured that Centre is committed to helping those affected by the disaster.

The landslide has resulted in the tragic loss of three lives.

"A team of the BJP has arrived at Ramban to make an assessment report of what has happened on the ground. We will prepare a comprehensive report and, being in opposition, we will do whatever is possible to provide help from the state government and provide details to the central government," Sharma told reporters.

"BJP is very serious about this disaster. We assure that the central government will provide financial help to the people affected by the landslides," he added.

Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday addressed the ongoing situation in Ramban following a devastating landslide, confirming that the conditions are dire in some areas, particularly near the National Highway.

"The condition is very bad in some areas, especially near the National Highway. The Dy CM was sent, and the MLAs of Ramban and Banihal are present there. Restoration of the Highway is underway. We are also trying to restore the affected residential areas," Abdullah said.

CM Abdullah assured that authorities are actively working to clear the debris and restore normalcy as soon as possible.

"We spoke to the centre; NDRF is also being sent. PM Relief Funds and other relief funds would also be tapped so that people can be compensated for their loss," he added.

In the Ramban region, flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in the early hours of Sunday have caused widespread devastation. At least three people, including two children, lost their lives in Bagahana village after two houses collapsed due to a landslide.

- ANI

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Priya K.
Such heartbreaking news 😔 Glad to see both state and central governments stepping up to help. Those poor families who lost loved ones need all the support they can get. Hope the relief reaches them quickly!
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the quick response, I hope this isn't just political posturing. We've seen promises made after disasters that take forever to materialize. The people of Ramban need action, not just words.
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Anjali M.
The loss of children is especially tragic 💔 My prayers are with the affected families. Good that NDRF is being deployed - their expertise will be crucial in these rescue operations.
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Vikram J.
This is why we need better infrastructure in hilly areas. Climate change is making these disasters more frequent. Hope the restoration includes long-term solutions, not just temporary fixes.
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Sunita R.
My cousin lives near Ramban and says the situation is worse than being reported. The highway blockage is causing shortages in nearby towns too. Hope they prioritize restoring that quickly!

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