Says administration and forces will stay on the ground until normalcy is restored
Diplomat Correspondent
Jammu, DD, Rajya Sabha MP and senior BJP leader, Gulam Ali Khatana on Friday visited some of the worst-hit areas of Jammu to personally meet families affected by the recent floods. The unprecedented downpour, which broke a century-old record, has left many localities inundated and hundreds of families displaced.
Khatana, accompanied by MLA Bahu Ch. Vikram Randhava, former BDC Chairman R.A. Putto, District President ST Mohd Rafiq, Ch. Noor Hussain, Ch. Mohd Alam, Naik Alam, Ch. Noor Alam, Farmam Ali, Sharafat Ali, officers of the District Administration, BJP leaders, social activists and local representatives, toured Upper Barmini, Gurji Khatana Mohalla, Sagar Mohalla, Mattin Bibi Gali near City Hospital, Karyani Talab Narwal, Malik Market, Nalla Bathindi & Barmini, and Government HSS Sujwian Camp where flood-affected families are currently housed.
During his interactions, Khatana expressed deep sympathy with the families who have lost their homes and livelihoods. He assured them that the government will not leave them alone in this difficult hour. “We will stand by you until life returns to normal. Relief is not a one-day effort; we will continue to remain on the ground and extend all help possible,” he told the residents.
Khatana said the situation is being watched at the highest level, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah regularly reviewing developments and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha coordinating relief within Jammu and Kashmir. He noted that central agencies and the UT administration are working hand in hand to ensure that people receive timely assistance.
Khatana explained that rescue and relief work is being supported by specialised teams from across the country. He said forces on the ground have been moving people to safer places, supplying food packets and medicines, and helping restore mobility in the affected lanes and mohallas.
Khatana also pointed out that restoring power, drinking water and connectivity is a major focus and assured the public that field staff are working continuously to revive these basic services. He emphasised that instructions have already been passed to speed up restoration efforts.
Appealing for calm and cooperation, Khatana told the residents that their safety and well-being remain the top priority. “This calamity has tested our strength, but we will overcome it together. The government, local representatives, and community leaders are with you every step of the way,” he said.DD
