Assam Minister hands over cheque to Himachal CM for flood-hit people
Assam Minister for Power, Prasanta Phukan, on Wednesday handed over a cheque of ₹5 crore from the Assam CM’s Relief Fund to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at Himachal Sadan in the national capital. Minister Phukan handed over the cheque to Chief Minister Sukhu on behalf of Chief Minister, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma and people of Assam for the flood affected people of Himachal Pradesh. In his 25-minute meeting with Chief Minister Sukhu, Minister Phukan said that the Government of Assam stood in solidarity with the people of Himachal Pradesh during their hour of distress. Chief Minister Sukhu expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Chief Minister Dr. Sarma and the people of Assam for the support extended to the flood affected people at their time of crisis.
“The goodwill gesture by the Chief Minister of Assam and its people toward the flood-hit people of the hill state is much appreciated and will help in relief and rehabilitation efforts,” said Sukhu. Minister Phukan was accompanied by Assistant Resident Commissioner, Assam Bhawan, Bikram Newar. Truckload of essential relief materials including utensils and mattresses were flagged off from Assam House here on Tuesday. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita and several MPs were present on the occasion.
