Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Assures Support to Flood-Affected Northeastern States, Speaks to Chief Ministers

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing flood and landslide situation in several Northeastern states caused by incessant heavy rainfall.

The Minister is closely monitoring the situation and has assured full assistance from the Central Government to the affected states. In this regard, Scindia personally reached out to the Chief Ministers of Sikkim and Assam, and the Governor of Manipur, to assess the situation and extend the Centre’s unwavering support.

In a telephonic conversation with the Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang, the Minister conveyed the Government’s commitment to providing all possible aid. “We remain firmly committed to supporting the people of Sikkim in this challenging time,” Scindia stated.

DoNER Minister also spoke to the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, and discussed the evolving situation in the state, assuring him of all necessary support from the Centre for relief and rehabilitation efforts.

He also held a conversation with the Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, regarding the situation in the State and reiterated the Government’s unwavering support to the affected people.

Taking to social media, the Minister posted on X to express solidarity with the people of the Northeastern region and reaffirm the Centre’s commitment to a swift and coordinated response.