Mallikarjun Kharge 'Centre must provide funds to flood-affected states'

The Congress on Tuesday demanded that the Centre must provide more funds to the flood-affected states in North India, and a dedicated package be given to Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Haryana.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge asserted that there should be no politicking in the wake of natural disasters.

He said more than 2.5 lakh people are reeling under the devastating floods in



Punjab and several people have lost their lives.

“My heartfelt condolences to the families who have suffered losses. I have spoken to the senior Congress leaders in Punjab. The Congress party shall provide all possible assistance and support,” he said on X.

The Central government and the state should do more to alleviate the situation, including relief, rehabilitation and prompt medical assistance, Kharge said.