Ready for talks with PM, first withdraw CAA, says Mamata Banerjee
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- Published: May 21, 2020 17:22
Kolkata (West Bengal): Seventy-two people have died in West Bengal due to cyclone Amphan, which struck the State on May 20, said Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday.
Urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the State to review the situation, Banerjee said during a video press conference: “Till now, 72 people have died due to cyclone Amphan. I announce a compensation of Rs 2.5 lakh each to the families of those who died in the cyclone.”
I have never seen such a disaster before. I will ask PM to visit the state and see the situation: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee #CycloneAmphan https://t.co/eFrF09DtqL
— ANI (@ANI) May 21, 2020
She further said, “I have never seen such a disaster before. I will ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the State and see the situation.”
There have been casualties. I announce a compensation of Rs 2.5 Lakh to the families of those who died in #CycloneAmphan: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee pic.twitter.com/cjRQ213BqE
— ANI (@ANI) May 21, 2020
Earlier in the day, Modi tweeted, “My thoughts are with the people of Odisha as the state bravely battles the effects of Cyclone Amphan. Authorities are working on the ground to ensure all possible assistance to those affected. I pray the situation normalises at the earliest.”
My thoughts are with the people of Odisha as the state bravely battles the effects of Cyclone Amphan. Authorities are working on the ground to ensure all possible assistance to the those affected. I pray that the situation normalises at the earliest.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 21, 2020
In a subsequent tweet, he said, “Have been seeing visuals from West Bengal on the devastation caused by Cyclone Amphan. In this challenging hour, the entire nation stands in solidarity with West Bengal. Praying for the well-being of the people of the state. Efforts are on to ensure normalcy.”
Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba has also reviewed the situation in the cyclone-affected areas of Odisha and West Bengal with the states and Central Ministries/Agencies concerned. (ANI)