Himachal Pradesh Rains: State Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi said since the onset of monsoon fury in the state, 468 people have died, 487 injured and 40 are missing.
Leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur accused the state government of failing to provide relief to affected people and indulging in discrimination in the distribution of relief.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has stated that the recent calamity in Himachal Pradesh should be declared a "national disaster" in the upcoming special session of Parliament. She expressed uncertainty about whether the demand would be allowed during the session but emphasized the need for a strong representation to the Centre.
Manali, Sep 12 (IANS) Asking the Centre to declare the catastrophe in Himachal Pradesh a national disaster, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra along with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Tuesday visited areas of Kullu district and interacted with disaster-affected people.