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A BJP delegation including Jairam Thakur met Amit Shah to discuss Himachal's infrastructure losses from recent floods. The Home Minister guaranteed full financial support while Gadkari committed to highway repairs. Nadda had earlier toured devastated Mandi villages, securing Rs 201 crore in MNREGA funds. The Centre emphasized swift reconstruction of roads and rural assets.

Key Points: Himachal BJP Leaders Meet Amit Shah Over Disaster Relief Funds

  • Amit Shah assures personal visit to assess Himachal disaster damage
  • JP Nadda reviews Mandi district devastation firsthand
  • Gadkari pledges NH repair support under MNREGA scheme
  • Centre allocates Rs 201 crore for immediate rural reconstruction
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Himachal BJP delegation apprises Union Ministers about calamity loss

Jairam Thakur-led BJP delegation discusses Himachal infrastructure damage with Amit Shah and Nitin Gadkari, secures relief commitments.

"There will be no shortage of funds for relief work – Amit Shah"

New Delhi, July 24

A delegation of Himachal Pradesh BJP, comprising Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur, on Thursday met Union ministers including Home Minister Amit Shah here and apprised them about the loss of public and private infrastructure such as roads and bridges, and about the ongoing relief operations after the natural calamity.

Home Minister Shah assured the delegation that he would personally visit the state to take stock of the situation. State unit chief Rajiv Bindal said that J.P. Nadda, who is also the national party President, was apprised about the situation.

On July 9, J.P. Nadda himself came to Mandi district and visited the disaster-ravaged villages. Later, the delegation under the leadership of Nadda met Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, who promised to provide all kinds of help for the maintenance and reconstruction of national highways.

Thereafter, the delegation under the leadership of J.P. Nadda called on Home Minister Shah and held detailed talks regarding the tragedy.

The Home Minister said the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has provided ample financial help to Himachal Pradesh in the past and in future too.

“There will be no shortage of funds for relief work,” Home Minister Amit Shah was quoted as saying.

A day earlier, Union Minister Nadda, who belongs to the hill state, met his Cabinet colleague Nitin Gadkari and sought assistance for undertaking repair and restoration of the damaged roads.

A statement quoting J.P. Nadda said the Central government “will not leave any stone unturned for Himachal Pradesh. Every road in the areas damaged by the tragedy will be repaired on a war footing”.

He said the Centre has sanctioned a budget of Rs 201 crore in the first phase to the state under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA).

“Now with this amount, the construction of drains, paths, roads and other small and big works under MNREGA at the panchayat level will be accelerated,” he added.

- IANS

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Priya S
While the assistance is welcome, I hope they focus on long-term solutions too. Himachal faces such disasters every year - we need better disaster management systems and climate-resilient infrastructure, not just relief funds.
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Aman W
The Rs 201 crore under MNREGA is a good start but Himachal needs much more. The roads and bridges there are in terrible condition after the calamity. Gadkari ji should personally monitor the reconstruction work.
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Sarah B
As someone who frequently visits Himachal, I'm relieved to see action being taken. The mountain roads are dangerous enough without the added damage from natural disasters. Safety should be the top priority in reconstruction.
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Kavya N
Why does it always take a delegation meeting for funds to be released? The government should have automatic disaster response mechanisms in place, especially for vulnerable Himalayan states.
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Vikram M
The people of Himachal are resilient but need proper support. Hope Amit Shah ji's visit leads to concrete action. The tourism industry there is suffering badly - this affects livelihoods of thousands.

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