Govt monitoring flood situation in state: CM

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today said the problem of floods in Punjab has to be faced together and Haryana stands with Punjab in this crisis. Relief material is being sent to the flood-affected districts of Punjab, he added.

The Chief Minister said this while replying to a question on whether release of water from Bhakra Dam in April-May would have eased the flood situation now. He said that Haryana was actually seeking drinking water and it was the Sikh Gurus’ message too to ensure water for all, even for enemies.

Replying to a question regarding the flood situation in Haryana, Saini said that the state government is constantly monitoring the situation. “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the double-engine government is working in the interest of farmers. Earlier also, compensation was given to farmers by the government. This time too, the affected farmers will be compensated.”

He said that the government is with the people of the state. “The e-Kshatipurti portal has been opened for the affected farmers. Through this portal, 1,69,738 farmers from 2,897 villages of the state have registered for more than 9.96 lakh acres. After verification, further action will be taken in this regard,” he added.

On Rahul Gandhi’s threat of exposure of the level of a hydrogen bomb, the Chief Minister said his political ground has slipped away. “That is why first they raised questions on EVMs, then claimed that the Constitution and democracy are in danger, and now they are talking about vote theft.”

He added that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi talks about stolen votes while showing empty pockets in Parliament, but the truth is that the pocket of Congress is empty because of its own deeds.

“The public has now understood their reality. Today, the Congress has no issues and is directionless. It is only trying to search for political ground. The Prime Minister has taken many pro-people decisions, but neither the Congress nor the INDI alliance has praised even one of them. This shows their mindset,” he said.