Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has announced a contribution of Rs 3 crore to the Assam Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to support relief and rehabilitation efforts in the flood-ravaged state.
Expressing concern over the devastation caused by the floods, Soren wrote to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, assuring that the government and people of Jharkhand stand firmly with Assam during the crisis.
In a post on social media, Soren said he was deeply distressed by the severe flood situation in Assam and conveyed his condolences to families who had suffered the loss of loved ones and property.
He said the financial assistance had been extended in the spirit of cooperation to strengthen the ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts in the flood-affected areas.
Soren also appealed to the people and institutions of Jharkhand to come forward and contribute towards assisting families affected by the disaster. Stressing the importance of solidarity during difficult times, he said extending support to one another was a collective responsibility and praised the resilience shown by the people of Assam.
In his letter to Sarma, the Jharkhand Chief Minister described helping those affected by the floods as both a moral and humanitarian responsibility of his government.
The contribution comes as Assam continues to grapple with one of its worst flood spells this year. According to the latest official bulletin, the death toll has risen to 97, while more than 1.68 lakh people remain affected across 15 districts.
