Leader of Opposition and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo Naveen Patnaik today telephonically interacted with the Ganjam District Collector to review the severe flood situation affecting Hinjili, Sheragada, and the entire district.
The Collector briefed the Leader of Opposition on the ongoing rescue and relief operations deployed for the affected citizens.
Expressing deep anguish over the unprecedented hardships faced by the residents due to floods triggered by Cyclone Arnab, Shri Patnaik urged authorities to ensure the immediate distribution of essential relief and vital assistance to all affected families.
High-Level BJD Team Deployed to Ganjam
To thoroughly evaluate the ground reality and the extent of devastation, Shri Patnaik has dispatched a high-level BJD delegation to Ganjam, led by Chief Whip of the Opposition, Smt. Pramila Mallik.
The delegation includes prominent leaders:
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Pratap Jena
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Tukuni Sahu
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Bikram Panda
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Dr Ramesh Chandra Chyau Patnaik
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Chandra Sekhar Sahu
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Bhrugu Baxipatra
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Chinmaya Sahu
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Ranjita Sahu
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Sanghamitra Dalei
Over a two-day tour today and tomorrow, the delegation will visit flood-hit areas to interact with victims, assess property and crop damage, and hold discussions with the Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC) and the District Collector regarding rescue and relief operations. Upon completion, the committee will submit a detailed report directly to Shri Naveen Patnaik.
Call to BJD Cadres
Emphasising solidarity during this critical period, Shri Patnaik has strongly advised all local BJD workers and party cadres to stay alongside the people and dedicate themselves fully to serving the distressed communities.
