Urgent Request for Special Relief Package for Flood-Hit Punjab Respected Shri Amit Shah ji,

During my visit to the flood-affected villages of Fazilka district in Punjab, I witnessed the

devastation that these unprecedented floods have inflicted on the people. Entire stretches of

farmland lie submerged, the crop loss is complete, cattle have perished, and homes have been

reduced to rubble. Families are stranded in waterlogged localities, their livelihoods destroyed,

and with stagnant water all around, the danger of disease looms large. What struck me most

was the despair in the eyes of farmers who have lost everything and the helplessness of

families searching for shelter and sustenance.

I also interacted with the countless volunteers who have rushed to the aid of the affected. The

SDRF, NDRF, the Indian Army, and other agencies are working tirelessly under very difficult

conditions, joined by people’s organisations, including the Communist Party of India. Their

courage and solidarity in saving lives and reaching food and medicines to marooned villages

deserve the highest appreciation. Yet, even with such efforts, the sheer scale of this disaster far

outstrips the relief currently available. Villages in Fazilka, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Kapurthala,

Ferozepur, Tarn Taran, Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana, Mansa and Patiala remain submerged or

severely damaged, with lakhs of people vulnerable to hunger, disease and displacement.

In these circumstances, I urge upon the Union Government to act with urgency and

compassion. Punjab requires immediate release of substantial relief funds well beyond routine

allocations, along with a comprehensive package that covers the full extent of crop and cattle

losses, destruction of homes and livelihoods, and rehabilitation of displaced families. It is vital

that special arrangements are made for the next cropping season by ensuring supply of seeds,

fertilisers and other agricultural inputs at subsidised rates. Equally important is the

strengthening of health services to avert epidemics, the restoration of schools and public

utilities, and the timely rebuilding of the social and economic fabric that has been torn apart

by these floods.

I request your personal intervention to ensure that relief and rehabilitation reach the people of

Punjab without delay. The resilience of the people is strong, and the spirit of solidarity among

volunteers is inspiring, but what is urgently needed now is decisive support from the Union

Government. Only then can the affected families begin the difficult journey of rebuilding their

lives with dignity.