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Delhi, Nov 8: A delegation led by YSR Congress President YS Jagan Mohan
Reddy met the Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and apprised him of
the plight of Hudhud Cyclone affected people in north coastal districts
and urged him to expedite relief and succour.
“The Union Minister gave a patient hearing and assured of help to the
affected people. As reports (on the extent of damage) are yet to come,
once the reports arrive, the appraisal will begin and we will the
Ministry will act immediately, “YS Jagan Mohan Reddy told reporters
quoting the Finance Minister after submitting a memorandum to him.
In a memorandum, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has explained in detail the
magnitude of damage caused by the Hudhud Cyclone which left a trail of
death and destruction behind and how the State has completely failed in
addressing the issue.
The State was found wanting on many counts as no proper enumeration
was taken up, no official has visited the affected areas and 25 kgs of
rice from Rs 1 kg scheme was given in some of the areas while majority
of the villages were left out.
“I have personally toured the cyclone ravaged areas for ten days
people poured their woes out and various sections of people, including
fishermen and farmers bore the brunt while the State has failed in
providing relief and rehabilitation,” he said.
Farmers, who lost their crop, are not even eligible for crop
insurance and their situation is very pathetic. We have brought to the
notice of the Union Finance Minister all the facts and his response was
good and gave a positive assurance.
When asked about the Special Status to the State, YS Jagan Mohan
Reddy said: “we have confined our discussion only the Hudhud issue.”