On the direction of the President of the Biju Janata Dal and Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, a BJD delegation today visited the landslide-affected areas under Raikia Block of Kandhamal district to assess the ground situation and express solidarity with the affected families.
The BJD delegation comprised Sudam Marandi, Padmanabha Behera and Saluga Pradhan, along with local BJD leaders.
The delegation met 30 affected families who had taken shelter at Kilapanga Upper Primary School under Raikia Block. Similarly, the members met 105 families taking shelter at Yogeshwari High School in Manikeswari village and another 30 families in Indragarh village, expressing their condolences and solidarity.
Due to heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone “Arnab”, a devastating landslide occurred in the area, claiming the lives of three members of a family, including a child, while around 12 people are still missing. The BJD delegation met the family members of those who lost their lives in this tragic incident and conveyed their heartfelt condolences.
The members also interacted with the affected people to understand their problems and concerns. They assessed the damage caused by the landslide and reviewed the ongoing rescue, relief and rehabilitation operations.
Biju Janata Dal team distributed Blankets to the landslide-affected people. The delegation urged the government to ensure immediate assistance and necessary support to all affected families.
The delegation will submit a detailed report on the ground realities and the situation in Dangesi village to the party supremo. During this difficult time, the Biju Janata Dal stands firmly with the people of Dangesi village and shares their grief and suffering.
