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BENGALURU:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and assured necessary cooperation and assistance to the rain- and flood-hit regions of the state.
In a set of tweets, the office of the Chief Minister said the Prime Minister telephoned Bommai and took stock of the situation.
“Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi today called Chief Minister Shri @BSBommai to take stock of the situation due to heavy rains and floods in Karnataka. Chief Minister updated the relief and rescue measures taken by the government,” the CMO tweeted.
Prime Minister expressed his deep concern over the crop loss & loss of lives and assured to provide all the necessary cooperation and assistance, the tweet read.
Prime Minister expressed his deep concern over the crop loss & loss of lives. PM assured to provide all the necessary cooperation and assistance. (2/2)
— CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) November 23, 2021
Chief Minister Bommai explained the extent of loss of human lives, damage to crops and public property to the Prime Minister. Modi expressed concern at the havoc caused by flooding. The Prime Minister assured all assistance and cooperation from the centre to take up relief and rehabilitation. Bommai also explained the rescue and relief works being undertaken by the state government.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah too dialled Bommai and obtained information on the flood situation and relief works. He expressed regret at the loss of life and damage to crops. Bommai briefed Shah on the relief works being taken up by the state government.
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