Updated October 1st, 2019 at 10:50 IST
Shatrughan Sinha makes a request to the PM amidst Patna floods
Shatrughan Sinha, the former actor and politician, took to Twitter amidst heavy downpour in Bihar which caused the loss of lives, to make a request to the PM.
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Amidst heavy downpour, Bihar has been facing a serious case of flooding the past two weeks. Shatrughan Sinha, the former actor and politician, took to Twitter to make a request to the honourable PM in lieu of the floods. Sinha, in his request, asked the PM to look into the matter so that proper steps can be taken to help the people stuck in the situation. He further added than even an aerial view of the situation can provide to be helpful to gauge it better.
Now, my humble appeal to the Hon'ble PM @narendramodi & Hon’ble HM, @AmitShah to take immediate, proper response / steps for the existing flood situation in Patna, Bihar & even if an aerial view could be taken to gauge the gravity of the situation. Our Hon'ble CM, Bihar &
— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha)
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Shatrughan Sinha on the Patna floods
Sinha, in a series of tweets, further spoke of the situation in Patna. He added that the situation is grievous, stating that the people of Patna are being deprived of their basic needs at the moment. The veteran actor urged the concerned people to look into the matter so that proper aid can be provided to the ones in need at the earliest. Shatrughan Sinha, in conclusion, stated that he hoped that the 'unfortunate' would get relief as soon as possible.
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concerned authorities along with leaders of opposition & people who matter could help with every possible aid to those affected. It would be a great timely gesture for people who need & deserve it in Patna, Bihar, soon, sooner the better. The conditions in Patna today,
— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha)
remind us of the time in 1975 when boats were plying on the roads everywhere. Due to the havoc caused by rain, floods have deprived the people of Patna of their basic daily amenities especially our children who always are in need of milk,egg & vegetables.
— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha)
May every possible aid reach the unfortunate at the earliest. Jai Bihar!Jai Hind! #PatnaRains #BiharFloods
— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha)
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Patna floods
As the incessant rains created havoc across India, Bihar and UP have been hit by it the worst. The highest number of deaths have been reported in UP with Bihar losing more than 20 lives, according to reports. The State and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have so far rescued over 4,000 citizens from the flood-affected regions in Patna. According to reports, 19 NDRF teams have been sent out for evacuation. Out of the 19 teams, five NDRF teams have been sent to Patna's flood-affected areas.
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Published October 1st, 2019 at 09:13 IST