Mallikarjun Kharge Seeks Centre Assistance for Nepal Flood Victims
· India · The Hindu, India Today, NDTV
Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge urged the Union Government to step in immediately to assist stranded Indian tourists and pilgrims caught in Nepal's severe flash floods. Speaking at the Kalaburagi Airport, Kharge announced plans to write a formal letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking comprehensive compensation and assistance measures for affected families. He also emphasised bilateral ties and called for substantial relief aid to support search, rescue, and rehabilitation efforts in Nepal. Addressing separate political queries, Kharge dismissed widespread speculation regarding an imminent cabinet reshuffle or organisational changes in the Karnataka government. He clarified that any ministerial appointments or portfolio reallocations remain strictly under the purview of the party's central leadership with his consultation.
Why it matters
The intervention highlights political pressure on the central government to accelerate rescue operations for stranded Indian nationals while clarifying internal leadership stability in Karnataka.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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